Enrollment
334
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180537000946
Elwood Haynes Elementary School — Kokomo, IN
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Haynes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
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: Kokomo School Corporation · 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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elwood Haynes Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elwood Haynes Elementary School reports 334 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% 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 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Indiana average and 69% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kokomo School Corporation spends $15,354 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.5% from local sources (property taxes), 52.5% from the state, and 22.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), 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 Haynes 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 77% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 28% | — | — |
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
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% 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
17:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Indiana — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$15,354
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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
20
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 334 Top 28% in Indiana — larger than 72% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.4% +77% vs state
NCES ID 180537000946
Student demographics
White 47.3%
African American 28.4%
Two or More 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Largest group: White at 47.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.0%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kokomo School Corporation, which includes Elwood Haynes Elementary School.
$15,354
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 52.5%
Federal 22.0%
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
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
Similar other schools in Kokomo
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Standard public school
527 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
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494 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
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305 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
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261 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Pettit Park School
Standard public school
215 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elwood Haynes Elementary School
How many students attend Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kokomo, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Haynes Elementary School is 17:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
87.4% of students at Elwood Haynes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood Haynes Elementary School is White at 47.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kokomo, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) 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.