Enrollment
400
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elwood, IN
Elwood Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Elwood Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180330002309
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwood Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elwood · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwood Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elwood, IN.
School address
District: Elwood Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180330002309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elwood Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elwood Intermediate School
Elwood Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Elwood, Indiana, enrolling 400 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 471 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #258.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Elwood Community School Corp also operates Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students) and Elwood Elementary School (412 students) alongside Elwood Intermediate 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 Elwood Intermediate School compares
Elwood Intermediate 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Indiana - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$11,457
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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
White 86.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Elwood Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elwood Community School Corp, which includes Elwood Intermediate School.
$11,457
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Elwood Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elwood Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwood Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~400 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elwood Intermediate School
How many students attend Elwood Intermediate School?
Elwood Intermediate School has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwood Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwood Intermediate School is 12.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Intermediate School?
57.2% of students at Elwood Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwood Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Elwood Intermediate School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Elwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwood Intermediate School?
Elwood Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elwood Intermediate School rank among public schools in Elwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwood Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elwood, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elwood on the city page.
Is Elwood Intermediate School a good school?
Elwood Intermediate School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of 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 Elwood Community School Corp?
Besides Elwood Intermediate School, Elwood Community School Corp also operates Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students) and Elwood Elementary School (412 students). See the Elwood Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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