- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schererville, IN
Homan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180545002143
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homan Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Schererville · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Homan Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Schererville, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545002143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Homan Elementary School shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 180545002143 · Schererville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.1:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
Homan Elementary School shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Homan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Central H
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- Hal E Clark Mi 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- This school 472
Homan Elementary School
472 students
What this shows Homan Elementary School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homan Elementary School compares
Homan Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$12,793
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Homan Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Schererville
2 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homan Elementary School
How many students attend Homan Elementary School?
Homan Elementary School has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schererville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homan Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Homan Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Homan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homan Elementary School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Schererville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homan Elementary School?
Homan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Homan Elementary School rank among schools in Schererville?
By Resource Investment Index, Homan Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Schererville, 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Homan Elementary School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Kahler Middle School (971 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.