Enrollment
366
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
Handley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Handley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001011
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Handley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Handley Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Handley Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Handley Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Handley Elementary School
Handley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Laporte, Indiana, enrolling 366 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 366 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 312 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 366 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students) and Laporte Middle School (862 students) alongside Handley 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 Handley Elementary School compares
Handley 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Handley 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 Laporte Community School Corp, which includes Handley Elementary School.
$12,138
Per student
+0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 Handley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Handley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other 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 (~366 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Handley Elementary School
How many students attend Handley Elementary School?
Handley Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Handley Elementary School?
70.3% of students at Handley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Handley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Handley Elementary School is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Handley Elementary School?
Handley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Handley Elementary School rank among schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Handley Elementary School ranks #9 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laporte on the city page.
Is Handley Elementary School a good school?
Handley Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Handley Elementary School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and Kesling Intermediate School (847 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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