- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
Indian Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558002338
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 57.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Trail Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558002338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Indian Trail Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 180558002338 · Laporte, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 10.3:1 · 57.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
Indian Trail Elementary School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indian Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte High S
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- This school 246
Indian Trail Elementary School
246 students
What this shows Indian Trail Elementary School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Trail Elementary School compares
Indian Trail 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.4% | ▲ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Indian Trail Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Elementary School is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% 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 Indian Trail Elementary School?
57.4% of students at Indian Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Elementary School?
Indian Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Indian Trail Elementary School rank among schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Indian Trail Elementary School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and Kesling Intermediate School (847 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.