- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Eaton Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180266000322 · Eaton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 13.5:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (848 students)
Eaton Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eaton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
848 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
602 students
- Royerton Eleme
Royerton Elementary School
596 students
- Albany Element 267
Albany Elementary School
267 students
- This school 256
Eaton Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Eaton Elementary School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaton Elementary School compares
Eaton Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,100
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Delaware Community School Corp reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.