Enrollment
256
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eaton, IN
Eaton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180266000322
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 256
- students enrolled
Eaton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Delaware Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180266000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Elementary School
Eaton Elementary School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Eaton, Indiana, enrolling 256 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 256 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students) and Delta Middle School (602 students) alongside Eaton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eaton Elementary School compares
Eaton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Eaton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delaware Community School Corp, which includes Eaton Elementary School.
$11,552
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eaton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Royerton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Elementary School
How many students attend Eaton Elementary School?
Eaton Elementary School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eaton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eaton Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Eaton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Elementary School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Eaton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Elementary School?
Eaton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Eaton Elementary School a good school?
Eaton Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delaware Community School Corp?
Besides Eaton Elementary School, Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students), Delta Middle School (602 students), and Royerton Elementary School (596 students). See the Delaware Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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