- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Station, IN
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Henry S Evans Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180462000778
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry S Evans Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lake Station · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry S Evans Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, IN.
School address
District: River Forest Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180462000778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Henry S Evans Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180462000778 · Lake Station, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 18.2:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: River Forest High School (565 students)
Henry S Evans Elementary School held near 401 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Henry S Evans Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Forest H
River Forest High School
565 students
- This school
Henry S Evans Elementary School
400 students
- John I Meister
John I Meister Elementary School
373 students
- River Forest M
River Forest Middle School
369 students
What this shows Henry S Evans Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry S Evans Elementary School compares
Henry S Evans 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 72% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$10,637
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.8%
White 37.8%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Henry S Evans Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for River Forest Community Sch Corp reports $10,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry S Evans Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Forest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John I Meister Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| River Forest Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry S Evans Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lake Station
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry S Evans Elementary School
How many students attend Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Station, IN. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry S Evans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry S Evans Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Henry S Evans Elementary School?
85.1% of students at Henry S Evans Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry S Evans Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Henry S Evans Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.8% of enrollment, in Lake Station, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry S Evans Elementary School?
Henry S Evans Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Henry S Evans Elementary School rank among public schools in Lake Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lake Station, 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 River Forest Community Sch Corp?
Besides Henry S Evans Elementary School, River Forest Community Sch Corp also operates River Forest High School (565 students), John I Meister Elementary School (373 students), and River Forest Middle School (369 students). See the River Forest Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.