- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntertown, IN
Huntertown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huntertown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180825001415
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntertown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 563
- students enrolled
Huntertown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northwest Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180825001415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Huntertown Elementary School grew from 506 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 180825001415 · Huntertown, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 18.8:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (2,623 students)
Huntertown Elementary School grew from 506 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Huntertown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
2,623 students
- Maple Creek Mi 1,024
Maple Creek Middle School
1,024 students
- Carroll Middle 1,004
Carroll Middle School
1,004 students
- Aspen Meadow E 600
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
600 students
- This school 563
Huntertown Elementary School
563 students
- Perry Hill Ele 545
Perry Hill Elementary School
545 students
What this shows Huntertown Elementary School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntertown Elementary School compares
Huntertown Elementary School is a growing 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,914
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.0%
Asian 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Huntertown Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Allen County Schools reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntertown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carroll Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Meadow Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perry Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntertown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,024
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntertown Elementary School
How many students attend Huntertown Elementary School?
Huntertown Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntertown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntertown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntertown Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntertown Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Huntertown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntertown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huntertown Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Huntertown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntertown Elementary School?
Huntertown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Northwest Allen County Schools?
Besides Huntertown Elementary School, Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students), Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students), and Carroll Middle School (1,004 students). See the Northwest Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.