Enrollment
394
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, IN
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hattie B Stokes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180579001043
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hattie B Stokes Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, IN.
School address
District: Lebanon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180579001043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hattie B Stokes Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hattie B Stokes Elementary School
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Indiana, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students): Hattie B Stokes Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 23.1:1).
Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students) and Lebanon Middle School (849 students) alongside Hattie B Stokes 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 Hattie B Stokes Elementary School compares
Hattie B Stokes 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 32% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$12,443
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 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 77.2%
African American 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Hattie B Stokes Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Community School Corp, which includes Hattie B Stokes Elementary School.
$12,443
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 48.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Hattie B Stokes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Worth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hattie B Stokes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~394 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hattie B Stokes Elementary School
How many students attend Hattie B Stokes Elementary School?
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hattie B Stokes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hattie B Stokes Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Hattie B Stokes Elementary School?
65.1% of students at Hattie B Stokes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hattie B Stokes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hattie B Stokes Elementary School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hattie B Stokes Elementary School?
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hattie B Stokes Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Hattie B Stokes Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon on the city page.
Is Hattie B Stokes Elementary School a good school?
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. 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 Lebanon Community School Corp?
Besides Hattie B Stokes Elementary School, Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students), Lebanon Middle School (849 students), and Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students). See the Lebanon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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