- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabash, IN
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181215002729
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Wabash City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181215002729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 181215002729 · Wabash, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 19.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wabash High School (469 students)
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center shrank from 224 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.3 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wabash High Sc
Wabash High School
469 students
- Wabash Middle
Wabash Middle School
433 students
- O J Neighbours
O J Neighbours Elementary School
385 students
- This school 176
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
176 students
What this shows Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center compares
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,562
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Wabash City Schools reports $12,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wabash Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| O J Neighbours Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar other schools in Wabash
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Standard public school
385 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
White's Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
369 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Metro North Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 16.8:1 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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
How many students attend Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center?
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center?
64.3% of students at Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center?
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center rank among schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center ranks #6 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Wabash City Schools?
Besides Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center, Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash High School (469 students), Wabash Middle School (433 students), and O J Neighbours Elementary School (385 students). See the Wabash City Schools district page for the complete list.