- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingsford Heights, IN
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001014
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 150
- students enrolled
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180558001014 · Kingsford Heights, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
150 enr · 11.5:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch held near 137 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 11.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch 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
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- F Willard Cric 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- This school 150
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
150 students
What this shows Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch reports 150 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch compares
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch 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 Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| F Willard Crichfield Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch'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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~150 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch
How many students attend Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingsford Heights, IN. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% 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 Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
69.5% of students at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Kingsford Heights, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch?
Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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).
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides Kingsford Heights Elementary Sch, 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.