- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Lake, IN
Jane Ball Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jane Ball Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180435000754
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jane Ball Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Cedar Lake · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jane Ball Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Ball Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, IN.
School address
District: Hanover Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180435000754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Jane Ball Elementary School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 180435000754 · Cedar Lake, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 25.4:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Central High School (857 students)
Jane Ball Elementary School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jane Ball Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central High School
857 students
- Red Cedars Ele
Red Cedars Elementary
666 students
- Hanover Centra
Hanover Central Middle School
647 students
- This school
Jane Ball Elementary School
356 students
- Lincoln Elemen 305
Lincoln Elementary School
305 students
What this shows Jane Ball Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jane Ball Elementary School compares
Jane Ball Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,685
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Jane Ball Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hanover Community School Corp reports $10,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jane Ball Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Cedars Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanover Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jane Ball Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Lake
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jane Ball Elementary School
How many students attend Jane Ball Elementary School?
Jane Ball Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Lake, IN. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Ball Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jane Ball Elementary School is 25.4:1, which is 60% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jane Ball Elementary School?
28.0% of students at Jane Ball Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jane Ball Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jane Ball Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Cedar Lake, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jane Ball Elementary School?
Jane Ball Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Jane Ball Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedar Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Jane Ball Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Cedar Lake, 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 Cedar Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Community School Corp?
Besides Jane Ball Elementary School, Hanover Community School Corp also operates Hanover Central High School (857 students), Red Cedars Elementary (666 students), and Hanover Central Middle School (647 students). See the Hanover Community School Corp district page for the complete list.