Enrollment
372
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knightstown, IN
Knightstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Knightstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180106002290
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knightstown Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Knightstown · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Knightstown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knightstown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, IN.
School address
District: C a Beard Memorial School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180106002290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knightstown Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knightstown Elementary School
Knightstown Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Knightstown, Indiana, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 509 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #506, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
C a Beard Memorial School Corp also operates Knightstown Intermediate School (387 students) and Knightstown High School (318 students) alongside Knightstown 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 Knightstown Elementary School compares
Knightstown 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$11,910
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Knightstown Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for C a Beard Memorial School Corp, which includes Knightstown Elementary School.
$11,910
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 9.6%
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 Knightstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knightstown Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knightstown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knightstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~372 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Knightstown Elementary School
How many students attend Knightstown Elementary School?
Knightstown Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knightstown, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knightstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knightstown Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knightstown Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Knightstown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knightstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Knightstown Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Knightstown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knightstown Elementary School?
Knightstown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knightstown Elementary School rank among public schools in Knightstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Knightstown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Knightstown, 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 Knightstown on the city page.
Is Knightstown Elementary School a good school?
Knightstown Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 C a Beard Memorial School Corp?
Besides Knightstown Elementary School, C a Beard Memorial School Corp also operates Knightstown Intermediate School (387 students) and Knightstown High School (318 students). See the C a Beard Memorial School Corp district page for the complete list.
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