- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Howe, IN
Lima - Brighton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lima - Brighton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180552002671
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lima - Brighton Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 20
- students enrolled
Lima - Brighton Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180552002671 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lima - Brighton Elementary held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180552002671 · Howe, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
20 enr · 20:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students)
Lima - Brighton Elementary held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lima - Brighton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Jr/Sr
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
737 students
- Lakeland Inter
Lakeland Intermediate School
416 students
- Lakeland Prima
Lakeland Primary School
299 students
- Wolcott Mills 21
Wolcott Mills Elementary School
21 students
- This school 20
Lima - Brighton Elementary
20 students
What this shows Lima - Brighton Elementary reports 20 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lima - Brighton Elementary compares
Lima - Brighton Elementary 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
20
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
Programs
District finance for Lakeland School Corporation reports $13,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lima - Brighton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wolcott Mills Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lima - Brighton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~20 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lima - Brighton Elementary
How many students attend Lima - Brighton Elementary?
Lima - Brighton Elementary has 20 students enrolled. It is a public school in Howe, IN. CCD year-over-year: 20 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lima - Brighton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lima - Brighton Elementary is 20:1, which is 26% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lima - Brighton Elementary?
35.0% of students at Lima - Brighton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lima - Brighton Elementary?
Lima - Brighton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lakeland School Corporation?
Besides Lima - Brighton Elementary, Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students), Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students), and Lakeland Primary School (299 students). See the Lakeland School Corporation district page for the complete list.