- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valparaiso, IN
John Simatovich Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Simatovich Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181170002218
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Simatovich Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #7 of 15
- elementary schools in Valparaiso · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Simatovich Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Simatovich Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, IN.
School address
District: Union Township School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181170002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
John Simatovich Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 181170002218 · Valparaiso, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 15.6:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheeler High School (387 students)
John Simatovich Elementary School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
John Simatovich Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheeler High S
Wheeler High School
387 students
- Union Center E
Union Center Elementary School
386 students
- Union Township
Union Township Middle School
333 students
- This school
John Simatovich Elementary School
280 students
What this shows John Simatovich Elementary School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Simatovich Elementary School compares
John Simatovich 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$12,501
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, John Simatovich Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Union Township School Corp reports $12,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Simatovich Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Center Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Township Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Simatovich Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Valparaiso
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cooks Corners Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Heavilin Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16:1 students per teacher
Flint Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Union Center Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Simatovich Elementary School
How many students attend John Simatovich Elementary School?
John Simatovich Elementary School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valparaiso, IN. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Simatovich Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Simatovich Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower 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 John Simatovich Elementary School?
40.3% of students at John Simatovich Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Simatovich Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Simatovich Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Simatovich Elementary School?
John Simatovich Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 John Simatovich Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Valparaiso?
By Resource Investment Index, John Simatovich Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 elementary schools in Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso on the city page.
What other schools are in Union Township School Corp?
Besides John Simatovich Elementary School, Union Township School Corp also operates Wheeler High School (387 students), Union Center Elementary School (386 students), and Union Township Middle School (333 students). See the Union Township School Corp district page for the complete list.