- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Francisco, IN
Francisco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Francisco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180294000382
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francisco Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 55
- students enrolled
Francisco Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Gibson School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180294000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
55 on latest CCD 180294000382 · Francisco, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 6.9:1 · 49.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students)
Francisco Elementary School CCD stamps from the federal school universe. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Francisco Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
226 students
- Waldo J Wood M
Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs
157 students
- Barton Townshi
Barton Township Elementary
150 students
- Oakland City E
Oakland City Elementary School
149 students
- This school 55
Francisco Elementary School
55 students
What this shows Francisco Elementary School reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francisco Elementary School compares
Francisco Elementary School vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 57% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.9:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.9:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,766
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for East Gibson School Corporation reports $12,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francisco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldo J Wood Memorial High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barton Township Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francisco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Francisco Elementary School
How many students attend Francisco Elementary School?
Francisco Elementary School has 55 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Francisco, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francisco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francisco Elementary School is 6.9:1, which is 57% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 56% 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 Francisco Elementary School?
49.1% of students at Francisco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francisco Elementary School?
Francisco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in East Gibson School Corporation?
Besides Francisco Elementary School, East Gibson School Corporation also operates Waldo J Wood Memorial High (226 students), Waldo J Wood Memorial Jhs (157 students), and Barton Township Elementary (150 students). See the East Gibson School Corporation district page for the complete list.