- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mishawaka, IN
Lasalle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lasalle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180684001181
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lasalle Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lasalle Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lasalle Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Lasalle Elementary School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 180684001181 · Mishawaka, IN Other · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 16.2:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Lasalle Elementary School shrank from 543 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE held 32.1 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lasalle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mishawaka High
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- John J Young M
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- This school 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- Emmons Element 422
Emmons Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Lasalle Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lasalle Elementary School compares
Lasalle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$11,614
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
27
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Lasalle Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Mishawaka reports $11,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lasalle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emmons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lasalle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Mishawaka
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Beiger Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 18:1 students per teacher
Elm Road Elementary School
Standard public school
503 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Bittersweet Elementary School
Standard public school
494 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special-education school
58 students 29:1 students per teacher
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lasalle Elementary School
How many students attend Lasalle Elementary School?
Lasalle Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 543 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% 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 Lasalle Elementary School?
76.8% of students at Lasalle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lasalle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lasalle Elementary School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lasalle Elementary School?
Lasalle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Lasalle Elementary School rank among schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Lasalle Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Lasalle Elementary School, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), John J Young Middle School (709 students), and Beiger Elementary School (504 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.