Enrollment
519
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180684001181
Lasalle Elementary School — Mishawaka, IN
Federal NCES profile for Lasalle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lasalle Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lasalle Elementary School reports 519 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Indiana average and 48% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding School City of Mishawaka spends $12,504 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.4% from local sources (property taxes), 65.7% from the state, and 15.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lasalle Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 55% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 61% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 72% in Indiana — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 519 Top 61% in Indiana — larger than 39% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.8% +55% vs state
NCES ID 180684001181
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.4%
In-school suspensions 27
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School City of Mishawaka, which includes Lasalle Elementary School.
$12,504
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 65.7%
Federal 15.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lasalle Elementary School
How many students attend Lasalle Elementary School?
Lasalle Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasalle Elementary School is 17:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lasalle Elementary School?
Lasalle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.