- Enrollment
- 1,202
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia City, IN
Mary Raber Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mary Raber Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180228002108
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Raber Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Columbia City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Raber Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Raber Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Columbia City, IN.
School address
District: Whitley County Con Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180228002108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Mary Raber Elementary School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+15.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 180228002108 · Columbia City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 19.8:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia City High School (1,202 students)
Mary Raber Elementary School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+15.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.5 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mary Raber Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia City
Columbia City High School
1,202 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs Middle School
797 students
- Little Turtle
Little Turtle Elementary School
583 students
- Northern Heigh
Northern Heights Elementary School
504 students
- This school 297
Mary Raber Elementary School
297 students
- Coesse School 291
Coesse School
291 students
What this shows Mary Raber Elementary School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Raber Elementary School compares
Mary Raber 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Indiana - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,015
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Mary Raber Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitley County Con Schools reports $10,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Raber Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Little Turtle Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northern Heights Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coesse School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Raber Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Raber Elementary School
How many students attend Mary Raber Elementary School?
Mary Raber Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Raber Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Raber Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Raber Elementary School?
42.6% of students at Mary Raber Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Raber Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mary Raber Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Columbia City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Raber Elementary School?
Mary Raber Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Mary Raber Elementary School rank among public schools in Columbia City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Raber Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Columbia City, 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 Columbia City on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitley County Con Schools?
Besides Mary Raber Elementary School, Whitley County Con Schools also operates Columbia City High School (1,202 students), Indian Springs Middle School (797 students), and Little Turtle Elementary School (583 students). See the Whitley County Con Schools district page for the complete list.