Enrollment
554
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James B Eads Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at James B Eads Elementary School
James B Eads Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Munster, Indiana, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Indiana schools and 25% 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 29.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 435 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #44, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Munster's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ernest R Elliott Elementary School (463 students): James B Eads Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 17.8:1).
School Town of Munster also operates Munster High School (1,474 students) and Wilbur Wright Middle School (990 students) alongside James B Eads 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 James B Eads Elementary School compares
James B Eads 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,249
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Munster, which includes James B Eads Elementary School.
$11,249
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is James B Eads Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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