Enrollment
463
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Munster, IN
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ernest R Elliott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180735001253
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Munster · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest R Elliott Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Munster · Indiana
NCES ID 180735001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ernest R Elliott Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Munster, Indiana, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.0% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Indiana average.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #114.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Munster's elementary schools, it stands alongside James B Eads Elementary School (554 students): Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.8:1 vs 19.8:1).
School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students) and Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students) alongside Ernest R Elliott Elementary 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 Ernest R Elliott Elementary School compares
Ernest R Elliott Elementary 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,249
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 56.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Munster, which includes Ernest R Elliott Elementary School.
$11,249
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James B Eads Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernest R Elliott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in Munster
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~463 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
How many students attend Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Munster, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
22.0% of students at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ernest R Elliott Elementary School is White at 56.4% of enrollment, in Munster, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernest R Elliott Elementary School?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ernest R Elliott Elementary School rank among public schools in Munster?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernest R Elliott Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Munster, 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 Munster on the city page.
Is Ernest R Elliott Elementary School a good school?
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 School Town of Munster?
Besides Ernest R Elliott Elementary School, School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students), Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students), and Frank H Hammond Elementary School (620 students). See the School Town of Munster district page for the complete list.
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