Enrollment
477
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Griffith, Indiana, enrolling 477 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 581 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #428, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (35%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Griffith's public schools, it stands alongside Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students): Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 17.4:1).
Griffith Public Schools also operates Griffth Jr/Sr High School (1,112 students) and Beiriger Elementary School (426 students) alongside Elsie Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth Elementary School compares
Elsie Wadsworth 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,218
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Griffith Public Schools, which includes Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School.
$11,218
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 64.9%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
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 (~477 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Griffith on the city page.
Is Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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