- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dyer, IN
George Bibich Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Bibich Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180545000980
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Bibich Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dyer · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
George Bibich Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George Bibich Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dyer, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000980 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
George Bibich Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180545000980 · Dyer, IN Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.1:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
George Bibich Elementary School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
George Bibich Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Central H
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- Hal E Clark Mi 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- This school 547
George Bibich Elementary School
547 students
What this shows George Bibich Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Bibich Elementary School compares
George Bibich 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,793
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, George Bibich Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George Bibich Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Bibich Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Dyer
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about George Bibich Elementary School
How many students attend George Bibich Elementary School?
George Bibich Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dyer, IN. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Bibich Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Bibich Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Bibich Elementary School?
17.5% of students at George Bibich Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Bibich Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Bibich Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Dyer, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Bibich Elementary School?
George Bibich Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 George Bibich Elementary School rank among public schools in Dyer?
By Resource Investment Index, George Bibich Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dyer, 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides George Bibich Elementary School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Kahler Middle School (971 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.