- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mishawaka, IN
Emmons Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emmons Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180684001177
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmons Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmons Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmons Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Emmons Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180684001177 · Mishawaka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 15.1:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Emmons Elementary School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.8 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Emmons Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mishawaka High
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- John J Young M
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- Lasalle Elemen 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- This school 422
Emmons Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Emmons Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmons Elementary School compares
Emmons Elementary School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$11,614
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
22
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 24.4%
Two or More 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Emmons Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Mishawaka reports $11,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmons Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmons Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mishawaka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Twin Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Battell Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmons Elementary School
How many students attend Emmons Elementary School?
Emmons Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmons Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Emmons Elementary School?
80.2% of students at Emmons Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmons Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emmons Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmons Elementary School?
Emmons Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Emmons Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmons Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Emmons Elementary School, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), John J Young Middle School (709 students), and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.