Enrollment
563
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntertown Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntertown Elementary School
Huntertown Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Huntertown, Indiana, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 18% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 563 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #280.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Northwest Allen County Schools also operates Carroll High School (2,623 students) and Maple Creek Middle School (1,024 students) alongside Huntertown Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Huntertown Elementary School compares
Huntertown Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest Allen County Schools, which includes Huntertown Elementary School.
$10,309
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 7.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Huntertown Elementary School a good school?
Huntertown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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