Enrollment
529
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint John, IN
Kolling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kolling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180545000983
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kolling Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint John · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kolling Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kolling Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint John, IN.
School address
District: Lake Central School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180545000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kolling Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kolling Elementary School
Kolling Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Saint John, Indiana, enrolling 529 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Indiana average.
With 529 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students) and Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students) alongside Kolling 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 Kolling Elementary School compares
Kolling 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 69% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Indiana - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,785
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
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Kolling Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lake Central School Corporation, which includes Kolling Elementary School.
$11,785
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 57.5%
Federal 6.3%
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 Kolling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hal E Clark Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kahler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Michael Grimmer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James H Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kolling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~529 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kolling Elementary School
How many students attend Kolling Elementary School?
Kolling Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint John, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kolling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kolling Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 Kolling Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Kolling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kolling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kolling Elementary School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Saint John, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kolling Elementary School?
Kolling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Kolling Elementary School rank among public schools in Saint John?
By Resource Investment Index, Kolling Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint John, 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 Saint John on the city page.
Is Kolling Elementary School a good school?
Kolling Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Lake Central School Corporation?
Besides Kolling Elementary School, Lake Central School Corporation also operates Lake Central High School (2,926 students), Hal E Clark Middle School (1,032 students), and Kahler Middle School (971 students). See the Lake Central School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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