- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mishawaka, IN
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fred J Hums Elementary 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 180684001178
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred J Hums Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred J Hums Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred J Hums Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Fred J Hums Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 180684001178 · Mishawaka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 16.4:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Fred J Hums Elementary School held near 331 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fred J Hums 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 327
Fred J Hums Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Fred J Hums Elementary School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred J Hums Elementary School compares
Fred J Hums Elementary 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Fred J Hums 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 Fred J Hums Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred J Hums 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
Emmons Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 15.3:1 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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred J Hums Elementary School
How many students attend Fred J Hums Elementary School?
Fred J Hums Elementary School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred J Hums Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred J Hums Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred J Hums Elementary School?
39.7% of students at Fred J Hums Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred J Hums Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fred J Hums Elementary School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred J Hums Elementary School?
Fred J Hums Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Fred J Hums Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred J Hums Elementary School ranks #4 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 Fred J Hums 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.