Enrollment
412
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180330000448
Elwood Elementary School — Elwood, IN
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Elwood Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elwood Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elwood Elementary School reports 412 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Indiana average and 7% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Elwood Community School Corp spends $12,746 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.2% from local sources (property taxes), 61.2% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elwood Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 12% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,746
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 412 Top 43% in Indiana — larger than 57% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.3% +12% vs state
NCES ID 180330000448
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elwood Community School Corp, which includes Elwood Elementary School.
$12,746
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.2%
State 61.2%
Federal 12.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
Similar other schools in Elwood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Elwood Elementary School
How many students attend Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a other school in Elwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elwood Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Elwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood Elementary School is White at 83.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Elwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Elementary School?
Elwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.