- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Munster, IN
James B Eads Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James B Eads Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180735001255
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James B Eads Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Munster · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James B Eads Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James B Eads Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Munster · Indiana
NCES ID 180735001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
James B Eads Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 180735001255 · Munster, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 19.8:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Munster High School (1,474 students)
James B Eads Elementary School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
James B Eads Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Munster High S
Munster High School
1,474 students
- Wilbur Wright
Wilbur Wright Middle School
990 students
- Frank H Hammon
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
620 students
- This school 554
James B Eads Elementary School
554 students
- Ernest R Ellio 463
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
463 students
What this shows James B Eads Elementary School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How James B Eads Elementary School compares
James B Eads 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,440
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, James B Eads Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School Town of Munster reports $12,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James B Eads Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munster High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilbur Wright Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James B Eads Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Munster
1 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about James B Eads Elementary School
How many students attend James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Munster, IN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James B Eads Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James B Eads Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James B Eads Elementary School?
29.8% of students at James B Eads Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James B Eads Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James B Eads Elementary School is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Munster, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James B Eads Elementary School?
James B Eads Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James B Eads Elementary School rank among public schools in Munster?
By Resource Investment Index, James B Eads Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Munster, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Munster on the city page.
What other schools are in School Town of Munster?
Besides James B Eads Elementary School, School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students), Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students), and Frank H Hammond Elementary School (620 students). See the School Town of Munster district page for the complete list.