- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, IN
Laurel School
Federal NCES profile for Laurel School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180370002221
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laurel School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 245
- students enrolled
Laurel School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180370002221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Laurel School shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180370002221 · Laurel, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 10.7:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin County High (614 students)
Laurel School shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Laurel School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Count
Franklin County High
614 students
- Brookville Ele
Brookville Elementary School
487 students
- Franklin Count
Franklin County Middle School
385 students
- This school 245
Laurel School
245 students
- Mount Carmel S 213
Mount Carmel School
213 students
What this shows Laurel School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laurel School compares
Laurel 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,768
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Laurel School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Franklin County Community Sch Corp reports $12,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laurel School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Carmel School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laurel School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laurel School
How many students attend Laurel School?
Laurel School has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurel School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurel School is 10.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% 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 Laurel School?
72.0% of students at Laurel School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laurel School?
The largest demographic group at Laurel School is White at 98.0% of enrollment, in Laurel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laurel School?
Laurel School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Franklin County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Laurel School, Franklin County Community Sch Corp also operates Franklin County High (614 students), Brookville Elementary School (487 students), and Franklin County Middle School (385 students). See the Franklin County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.