Enrollment
725
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Linton, IN
Linton-Stockton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Linton-Stockton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180591001048
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linton-Stockton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Linton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Linton-Stockton Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linton-Stockton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Linton, IN.
School address
District: Linton-Stockton School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180591001048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Linton-Stockton Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Linton-Stockton Elementary
Linton-Stockton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Linton, Indiana, enrolling 725 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Indiana schools and 47% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 725 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 399 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #291, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 725 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Linton-Stockton School Corporation also operates Linton-Stockton High School (377 students) and Linton-Stockton Middle School (291 students) alongside Linton-Stockton Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Linton-Stockton Elementary compares
Linton-Stockton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 725 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Linton-Stockton Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linton-Stockton School Corporation, which includes Linton-Stockton Elementary.
$10,335
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 70.9%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Linton-Stockton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linton-Stockton High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linton-Stockton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linton-Stockton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~725 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Linton-Stockton Elementary
How many students attend Linton-Stockton Elementary?
Linton-Stockton Elementary has 725 students enrolled. It is a public school in Linton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linton-Stockton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linton-Stockton Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Linton-Stockton Elementary?
49.1% of students at Linton-Stockton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linton-Stockton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Linton-Stockton Elementary is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Linton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linton-Stockton Elementary?
Linton-Stockton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Linton-Stockton Elementary rank among public schools in Linton?
By Resource Investment Index, Linton-Stockton Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Linton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Linton on the city page.
Is Linton-Stockton Elementary a good school?
Linton-Stockton Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Linton-Stockton School Corporation?
Besides Linton-Stockton Elementary, Linton-Stockton School Corporation also operates Linton-Stockton High School (377 students) and Linton-Stockton Middle School (291 students). See the Linton-Stockton School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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