- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leo, IN
Leo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Leo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180285000348
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leo Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 653
- students enrolled
Leo Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Leo Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180285000348 · Leo, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 22.5:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students)
Leo Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Leo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Haven Jr/S
New Haven Jr/Sr High School
1,413 students
- Leo Junior/Sen
Leo Junior/Senior High School
1,328 students
- Prince Chapman
Prince Chapman Academy
819 students
- Cedarville Ele
Cedarville Elementary School
764 students
- Heritage Jr/Sr
Heritage Jr/Sr High School
748 students
- This school
Leo Elementary School
653 students
What this shows Leo Elementary School reports 653 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leo Elementary School compares
Leo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 63% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,242
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
17
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Leo Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Allen County Schools reports $12,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prince Chapman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedarville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leo Elementary School
How many students attend Leo Elementary School?
Leo Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leo, IN. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo Elementary School is 22.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leo Elementary School?
18.4% of students at Leo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Leo Elementary School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Leo, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leo Elementary School?
Leo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in East Allen County Schools?
Besides Leo Elementary School, East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students), Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students), and Prince Chapman Academy (819 students). See the East Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.