Enrollment
310
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loogootee, IN
Loogootee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Loogootee 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 180606001069
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loogootee Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Loogootee · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Loogootee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loogootee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Loogootee, IN.
School address
District: Loogootee Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180606001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Loogootee Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Loogootee Elementary School
Loogootee Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Loogootee, Indiana, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Loogootee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Loogootee Middle School (223 students): Loogootee Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 15.9:1).
Loogootee Community Sch Corp also operates Loogootee High School (229 students) and Loogootee Middle School (223 students) alongside Loogootee Elementary School.
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 Loogootee Elementary School compares
Loogootee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,465
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 94.8%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Loogootee Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Loogootee Community Sch Corp, which includes Loogootee Elementary School.
$11,465
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 55.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Loogootee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loogootee High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loogootee Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loogootee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Loogootee
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Loogootee Elementary School
How many students attend Loogootee Elementary School?
Loogootee Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loogootee, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loogootee Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Loogootee Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Loogootee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loogootee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Loogootee Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Loogootee, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loogootee Elementary School?
Loogootee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Loogootee Elementary School rank among public schools in Loogootee?
By Resource Investment Index, Loogootee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Loogootee, 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 Loogootee on the city page.
Is Loogootee Elementary School a good school?
Loogootee Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Loogootee Community Sch Corp?
Besides Loogootee Elementary School, Loogootee Community Sch Corp also operates Loogootee High School (229 students) and Loogootee Middle School (223 students). See the Loogootee Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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