Enrollment
361
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mishawaka, IN
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elsie Rogers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180876001443
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsie Rogers Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsie Rogers Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Rogers Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsie Rogers Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Elsie Rogers Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mishawaka, Indiana, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 26% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #172.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Mishawaka's public schools, it stands alongside Lasalle Elementary School (519 students): Elsie Rogers Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 16.2:1).
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students) alongside Elsie Rogers 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 Elsie Rogers Elementary School compares
Elsie Rogers 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,274
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Elsie Rogers Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Elsie Rogers Elementary School.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
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 Elsie Rogers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsie Rogers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Mishawaka
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lasalle Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Beiger Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18:1 students per teacher
Elm Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bittersweet Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special-education school
58 students 29:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~361 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elsie Rogers Elementary School
How many students attend Elsie Rogers Elementary School?
Elsie Rogers Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Rogers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Rogers Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elsie Rogers Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Elsie Rogers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsie Rogers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elsie Rogers Elementary School is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsie Rogers Elementary School?
Elsie Rogers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elsie Rogers Elementary School rank among schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Rogers Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
Is Elsie Rogers Elementary School a good school?
Elsie Rogers Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of 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 Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Elsie Rogers Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.
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