- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Laporte, IN
Kesling Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Kesling Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180558001012
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kesling Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Kesling Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kesling Intermediate School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Kesling Intermediate School held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 65.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 180558001012 · Laporte, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 13.4:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
Kesling Intermediate School held near 887 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 63.4 → 65.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kesling Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte High S
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- This school
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- Lincoln Elemen 353
Lincoln Elementary School
353 students
What this shows Kesling Intermediate School reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kesling Intermediate School compares
Kesling Intermediate 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 81 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Kesling Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kesling Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kesling Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kesling Intermediate School
How many students attend Kesling Intermediate School?
Kesling Intermediate School has 847 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 903 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kesling Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kesling Intermediate School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Kesling Intermediate School?
53.4% of students at Kesling Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kesling Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Kesling Intermediate School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kesling Intermediate School?
Kesling Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kesling Intermediate School rank among public schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Kesling Intermediate School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Laporte, 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 Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Kesling Intermediate School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and F Willard Crichfield Elementary (459 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.