- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Knightstown Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 180106002290 · Knightstown, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 16.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Knightstown Intermediate School (387 students)
Knightstown Elementary School held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knightstown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knightstown In
Knightstown Intermediate School
387 students
- This school
Knightstown Elementary School
372 students
- Knightstown Hi
Knightstown High School
318 students
What this shows Knightstown Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knightstown Elementary School compares
Knightstown Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for C a Beard Memorial School Corp reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.