Enrollment
237
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brazil, IN
Jackson Township Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Township Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180084000160
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 99
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Township Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Brazil · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Township Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Township Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Brazil, IN.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Township Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Township Elementary School
Jackson Township Elementary School is a small elementary school in Brazil, Indiana, enrolling 237 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 237 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 7 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brazil's elementary schools, it stands alongside Staunton Elementary School (373 students): Jackson Township Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 21.9:1).
Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students) and North Clay Middle School (734 students) alongside Jackson Township 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 Jackson Township Elementary School compares
Jackson Township 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 237 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
237
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,999
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
Counselors33.0 FTE
Per 7 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.
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 92.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Jackson Township Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clay Community Schools, which includes Jackson Township Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 Jackson Township Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clay Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Staunton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Township Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Brazil
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~237 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Township Elementary School
How many students attend Jackson Township Elementary School?
Jackson Township Elementary School has 237 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brazil, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Township Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Township Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Jackson Township Elementary School?
36.4% of students at Jackson Township Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Township Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Township Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Brazil, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Township Elementary School?
Jackson Township Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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).
How does Jackson Township Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brazil?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Township Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Brazil, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brazil on the city page.
Is Jackson Township Elementary School a good school?
Jackson Township Elementary School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Clay Community Schools?
Besides Jackson Township Elementary School, Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students), North Clay Middle School (734 students), and Clay City Elementary School (385 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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