- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kouts, IN
Kouts Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kouts Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180900001496
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kouts Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 323
- students enrolled
Kouts Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Porter County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180900001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Kouts Elementary School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180900001496 · Kouts, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 16.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students)
Kouts Elementary School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 319 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Kouts Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Twp
Washington Twp Middle/High School
456 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Middle/High School
440 students
- Kouts Middle/H
Kouts Middle/High School
381 students
- Washington Twp
Washington Twp Elementary School
339 students
- Morgan Townshi
Morgan Township Elementary School
336 students
- This school
Kouts Elementary School
323 students
What this shows Kouts Elementary School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kouts Elementary School compares
Kouts 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,771
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Kouts Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for East Porter County School Corp reports $10,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kouts Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Twp Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Middle/High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kouts Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Twp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morgan Township Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kouts Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kouts Elementary School
How many students attend Kouts Elementary School?
Kouts Elementary School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kouts, IN. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 319 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kouts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kouts Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kouts Elementary School?
19.9% of students at Kouts Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kouts Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kouts Elementary School is White at 90.1% of enrollment, in Kouts, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kouts Elementary School?
Kouts Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 East Porter County School Corp?
Besides Kouts Elementary School, East Porter County School Corp also operates Washington Twp Middle/High School (456 students), Morgan Township Middle/High School (440 students), and Kouts Middle/High School (381 students). See the East Porter County School Corp district page for the complete list.