- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffith, IN
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180417000719
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Griffith · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN.
School address
District: Griffith Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180417000719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180417000719 · Griffith, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 13.6:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students)
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Griffth Jr/Sr
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
1,112 students
- This school
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
477 students
- Beiriger Eleme 426
Beiriger Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School compares
Elsie Wadsworth 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 35.0%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffith Public Schools reports $14,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffth Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beiriger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Griffith
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
How many students attend Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffith, IN. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Griffith, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School?
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
How does Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School rank among schools in Griffith?
By Resource Investment Index, Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Griffith Public Schools?
Besides Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School, Griffith Public Schools also operates Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students) and Beiriger Elementary School (426 students). See the Griffith Public Schools district page for the complete list.