- Enrollment
- 1,393
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kokomo, IN
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Haynes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180537000946
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood Haynes Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Kokomo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood Haynes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Haynes Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN.
School address
District: Kokomo School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180537000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-246 students YoY
Elwood Haynes Elementary School shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-40.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-246 students YoY 180537000946 · Kokomo, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 9.3:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kokomo High School (1,393 students)
Elwood Haynes Elementary School shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-40.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elwood Haynes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kokomo High Sc
Kokomo High School
1,393 students
- Lafayette Park 527
Lafayette Park Elementary School
527 students
- Central Middle 451
Central Middle School
451 students
- Maple Crest Mi 435
Maple Crest Middle School
435 students
- Wallace Elemen 360
Wallace Elementary School
360 students
- This school 334
Elwood Haynes Elementary School
334 students
What this shows Elwood Haynes Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood Haynes Elementary School compares
Elwood Haynes Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 77% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 3% in Indiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$12,699
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Elwood Haynes Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Kokomo School Corporation reports $12,699 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elwood Haynes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kokomo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Park Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Crest Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wallace Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood Haynes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Kokomo
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lafayette Park Elementary School
Standard public school
527 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Taylor Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 19:1 students per teacher
Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sycamore Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Bon Air Elementary School
Standard public school
261 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Pettit Park School
Standard public school
215 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~334 students)
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 public school in Kokomo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 246.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Haynes Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 41% 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 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% of enrollment, in Kokomo, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Haynes Elementary School?
Elwood Haynes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elwood Haynes Elementary School rank among schools in Kokomo?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Haynes Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Kokomo, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kokomo on the city page.
What other schools are in Kokomo School Corporation?
Besides Elwood Haynes Elementary School, Kokomo School Corporation also operates Kokomo High School (1,393 students), Lafayette Park Elementary School (527 students), and Central Middle School (451 students). See the Kokomo School Corporation district page for the complete list.