- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Loogootee Elementary School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 180606001069 · Loogootee, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 17.2:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Loogootee High School (229 students)
Loogootee Elementary School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Loogootee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Loogootee Elementary School
310 students
- Loogootee High
Loogootee High School
229 students
- Loogootee Midd
Loogootee Middle School
223 students
What this shows Loogootee Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loogootee Elementary School compares
Loogootee Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,629
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 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.
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
District finance for Loogootee Community Sch Corp reports $11,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), up 22.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.