Enrollment
294
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
Kingsbury Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsbury Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001013
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsbury Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kingsbury Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsbury Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kingsbury Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kingsbury Elementary School
Kingsbury Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Laporte, Indiana, enrolling 294 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 294 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 337 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #132.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students) and Laporte Middle School (862 students) alongside Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury Elementary School compares
Kingsbury 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Kingsbury Elementary School is less 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 Kingsbury Elementary 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 Kingsbury Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsbury Elementary 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
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~294 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kingsbury Elementary School
How many students attend Kingsbury Elementary School?
Kingsbury Elementary School has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsbury Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsbury Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kingsbury Elementary School?
40.1% of students at Kingsbury Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsbury Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsbury Elementary School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsbury Elementary School?
Kingsbury Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Kingsbury Elementary School rank among schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsbury Elementary School ranks #4 of 9 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 schools in Laporte on the city page.
Is Kingsbury Elementary School a good school?
Kingsbury Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Kingsbury Elementary School, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and Kesling Intermediate School (847 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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