Enrollment
563
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bunker Hill, IN
Maconaquah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Maconaquah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180609001077
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maconaquah Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Bunker Hill · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Maconaquah Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maconaquah Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bunker Hill, IN.
School address
District: Maconaquah School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180609001077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maconaquah Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maconaquah Elementary School
Maconaquah Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Bunker Hill, Indiana, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 563 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.
Against 427 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #243.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Maconaquah School Corp also operates Maconaquah High School (550 students) and Maconaquah Middle School (407 students) alongside Maconaquah 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 Maconaquah Elementary School compares
Maconaquah 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,633
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Maconaquah 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 Maconaquah School Corp, which includes Maconaquah Elementary School.
$11,633
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 65.4%
Federal 13.0%
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 Maconaquah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maconaquah High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maconaquah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pipe Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maconaquah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~563 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maconaquah Elementary School
How many students attend Maconaquah Elementary School?
Maconaquah Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bunker Hill, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maconaquah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maconaquah Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maconaquah Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Maconaquah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maconaquah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Maconaquah Elementary School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Bunker Hill, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maconaquah Elementary School?
Maconaquah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Maconaquah Elementary School rank among public schools in Bunker Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Maconaquah Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Bunker Hill, 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 Bunker Hill on the city page.
Is Maconaquah Elementary School a good school?
Maconaquah Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Maconaquah School Corp?
Besides Maconaquah Elementary School, Maconaquah School Corp also operates Maconaquah High School (550 students), Maconaquah Middle School (407 students), and Pipe Creek Elementary School (363 students). See the Maconaquah School Corp district page for the complete list.
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