- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Jackson Township Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180084000160 · Brazil, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
237 enr · 15.8:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (863 students)
Jackson Township Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jackson Township Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
863 students
- North Clay Mid
North Clay Middle School
734 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
385 students
- Staunton Eleme
Staunton Elementary School
373 students
- Clay City Jr-S
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
366 students
- This school 237
Jackson Township Elementary School
237 students
What this shows Jackson Township Elementary School reports 237 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Township Elementary School compares
Jackson Township 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,663
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
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.
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
District finance for Clay Community Schools reports $12,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~237 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.