- Enrollment
- 2,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merrillville, IN
Homer Iddings Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Iddings Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180969001583
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Iddings Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Merrillville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Homer Iddings Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Iddings Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Merrillville, IN.
School address
District: Merrillville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180969001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Homer Iddings Elementary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180969001583 · Merrillville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.7:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Merrillville High School (2,115 students)
Homer Iddings Elementary School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Homer Iddings 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
- This school 535
Homer Iddings Elementary School
535 students
- Henry P Fieler 466
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
466 students
What this shows Homer Iddings Elementary School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Iddings Elementary School compares
Homer Iddings 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$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
37
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
White 11.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Homer Iddings 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 Homer Iddings Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pierce Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Merrillville Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jonas E Salk Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry P Fieler Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Iddings 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
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
Henry P Fieler Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 17.3:1 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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Iddings Elementary School
How many students attend Homer Iddings Elementary School?
Homer Iddings Elementary School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merrillville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Iddings Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Iddings Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher 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 Homer Iddings Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Homer Iddings Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Iddings Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Iddings Elementary School is African American at 63.4% of enrollment, in Merrillville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Iddings Elementary School?
Homer Iddings Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Homer Iddings Elementary School rank among schools in Merrillville?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Iddings Elementary School ranks #3 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 Homer Iddings 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.