- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Elwood Intermediate School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180330002309 · Elwood, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 12.9:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Elwood Jr-Sr High School (650 students)
Elwood Intermediate School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Elwood Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elwood Jr-Sr H
Elwood Jr-Sr High School
650 students
- Elwood Element
Elwood Elementary School
412 students
- This school
Elwood Intermediate School
400 students
What this shows Elwood Intermediate School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwood Intermediate School compares
Elwood Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,135
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Elwood Community School Corp reports $13,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~400 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.