- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
Grissom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grissom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732001235
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grissom Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grissom Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grissom Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Grissom Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180732001235 · Muncie, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 13.3:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Muncie Central High School (1,337 students)
Grissom Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Grissom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muncie Central
Muncie Central High School
1,337 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle School
630 students
- West View Elem
West View Elementary School
538 students
- East Washingto 492
East Washington Academy
492 students
- South View Ele 470
South View Elementary School
470 students
- This school 411
Grissom Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Grissom Elementary School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grissom Elementary School compares
Grissom 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 68% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$15,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.6%
Two or More 18.5%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Grissom Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Muncie Community Schools reports $15,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grissom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grissom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
North View Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grissom Elementary School
How many students attend Grissom Elementary School?
Grissom Elementary School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grissom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grissom Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Grissom Elementary School?
83.1% of students at Grissom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grissom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grissom Elementary School is White at 60.6% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grissom Elementary School?
Grissom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
How does Grissom Elementary School rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Grissom Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
What other schools are in Muncie Community Schools?
Besides Grissom Elementary School, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and West View Elementary School (538 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.