Enrollment
847
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kesling Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kesling Intermediate School
Kesling Intermediate School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Laporte, Indiana, enrolling 847 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 847 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 273 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #113.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students) and Laporte Middle School (862 students) alongside Kesling Intermediate 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 Kesling Intermediate School compares
Kesling Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,138
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laporte Community School Corp, which includes Kesling Intermediate School.
$12,138
Per student
+0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~847 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Kesling Intermediate School a good school?
Kesling Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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