- Enrollment
- 2,926
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Kolling Elementary School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 180545000983 · Saint John, IN Other · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 13.6:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Central High School (2,926 students)
Kolling Elementary School shrank from 695 students in 2022-23 to 630 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kolling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Central H
Lake Central High School
2,926 students
- Hal E Clark Mi 1,032
Hal E Clark Middle School
1,032 students
- Kahler Middle 971
Kahler Middle School
971 students
- Michael Grimme 814
Michael Grimmer Middle School
814 students
- James H Watson 660
James H Watson Elementary School
660 students
- This school 529
Kolling Elementary School
529 students
What this shows Kolling Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kolling Elementary School compares
Kolling Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,793
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
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.
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
District finance for Lake Central School Corporation reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~529 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), down 65.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.