Enrollment
819
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logansport, IN
Landis Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Landis Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180603002366
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Landis Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Logansport · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Landis Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Landis Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Logansport, IN.
School address
District: Logansport Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180603002366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Landis Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Landis Elementary School
Landis Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Logansport, Indiana, enrolling 819 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 819 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Logansport's public schools, it stands alongside Fairview Elementary School (428 students): Landis Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students) and Columbia 6th Grade Academy (654 students) alongside Landis 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 Landis Elementary School compares
Landis 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 819 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
819
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$11,259
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
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 37.6%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Landis 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 Logansport Community Sch Corp, which includes Landis Elementary School.
$11,259
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 67.0%
Federal 7.7%
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 Landis Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logansport Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia 6th Grade Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logansport Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Landis Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Logansport
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Logansport Junior/Senior High Alternative School
Alternative education program
244 students 81.3:1 students per teacher
Logansport Juvenile Correctional
Standard public school
105 students 8.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~819 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Landis Elementary School
How many students attend Landis Elementary School?
Landis Elementary School has 819 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logansport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Landis Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Landis Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Landis Elementary School?
59.4% of students at Landis Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Landis Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Landis Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment, in Logansport, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Landis Elementary School?
Landis Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Landis Elementary School rank among schools in Logansport?
By Resource Investment Index, Landis Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Logansport, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Logansport on the city page.
Is Landis Elementary School a good school?
Landis Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Logansport Community Sch Corp?
Besides Landis Elementary School, Logansport Community Sch Corp also operates Logansport Community High School (1,148 students), Columbia 6th Grade Academy (654 students), and Logansport Junior High School (641 students). See the Logansport Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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