- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrillville, IN
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry P Fieler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180969001582
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry P Fieler Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Merrillville · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 74.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Merrillville, IN.
School address
District: Merrillville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180969001582 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Henry P Fieler Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180969001582 · Merrillville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 17.3:1 · 74.7% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrillville High School (2,115 students)
Henry P Fieler Elementary School held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.7 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Henry P Fieler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Merrillville H
Merrillville High School
2,115 students
- Pierce Middle
Pierce Middle School
878 students
- Merrillville I 788
Merrillville Intermediate School
788 students
- Jonas E Salk E 565
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
565 students
- Homer Iddings 535
Homer Iddings Elementary School
535 students
- This school 466
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Henry P Fieler Elementary School reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry P Fieler Elementary School compares
Henry P Fieler 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.7% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$10,733
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
75
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 6.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Henry P Fieler Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Merrillville Community School Corp reports $10,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry P Fieler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrillville Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homer Iddings Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry P Fieler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Merrillville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jonas E Salk Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Standard public school
535 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Edgar L Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
330 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
John Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
227 students 11.3:1 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry P Fieler Elementary School
How many students attend Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrillville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry P Fieler Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
74.7% of students at Henry P Fieler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry P Fieler Elementary School is African American at 66.1% of enrollment, in Merrillville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry P Fieler Elementary School?
Henry P Fieler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Henry P Fieler Elementary School rank among schools in Merrillville?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry P Fieler Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Merrillville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Merrillville on the city page.
What other schools are in Merrillville Community School Corp?
Besides Henry P Fieler Elementary School, Merrillville Community School Corp also operates Merrillville High School (2,115 students), Pierce Middle School (878 students), and Merrillville Intermediate School (788 students). See the Merrillville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.