- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walton, IN
Lewis Cass Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lewis Cass Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181068002169
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis Cass Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Walton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis Cass Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Cass Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walton, IN.
School address
District: Lewis Cass Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181068002169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Lewis Cass Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 181068002169 · Walton, IN Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 16.1:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis Cass High School (388 students)
Lewis Cass Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.2 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lewis Cass Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lewis Cass Elementary School
563 students
- Lewis Cass Hig
Lewis Cass High School
388 students
- Lewis Cass Jun
Lewis Cass Junior High School
332 students
What this shows Lewis Cass Elementary School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis Cass Elementary School compares
Lewis Cass 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 5% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,497
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Lewis Cass Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis Cass Schools reports $12,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis Cass Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Cass High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis Cass Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lewis Cass Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis Cass Elementary School
How many students attend Lewis Cass Elementary School?
Lewis Cass Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis Cass Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 1% 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 Lewis Cass Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Lewis Cass Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis Cass Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lewis Cass Elementary School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Walton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis Cass Elementary School?
Lewis Cass Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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).
How does Lewis Cass Elementary School rank among public schools in Walton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis Cass Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lewis Cass Schools?
Besides Lewis Cass Elementary School, Lewis Cass Schools also operates Lewis Cass High School (388 students) and Lewis Cass Junior High School (332 students). See the Lewis Cass Schools district page for the complete list.