Enrollment
1,023
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, IN
Jasper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180396000687
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jasper, IN.
School address
District: Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs · Indiana
NCES ID 180396000687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper Elementary School
Jasper Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Jasper, Indiana, enrolling 1,023 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.0% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,023 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs also operates Jasper High School (1,103 students) and Jasper Middle School (709 students) alongside Jasper 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 Jasper Elementary School compares
Jasper 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,023 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,023
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,317
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
33
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Jasper 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 Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs, which includes Jasper Elementary School.
$12,317
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.4%
State 50.4%
Federal 16.2%
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 Jasper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ireland Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other 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 (~1,023 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jasper Elementary School
How many students attend Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has 1,023 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jasper Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Jasper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Elementary School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Jasper, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Elementary School?
Jasper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Jasper Elementary School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
Is Jasper Elementary School a good school?
Jasper Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs?
Besides Jasper Elementary School, Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs also operates Jasper High School (1,103 students), Jasper Middle School (709 students), and Ireland Elementary School (548 students). See the Greater Jasper Consolidated Schs district page for the complete list.
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