- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osceola, IN
Moran Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moran Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180876001449
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moran Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 389
- students enrolled
Moran Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Moran Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180876001449 · Osceola, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 17.7:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Moran Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Moran Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- This school 389
Moran Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Moran Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moran Elementary School compares
Moran Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,141
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Moran Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moran Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moran Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moran Elementary School
How many students attend Moran Elementary School?
Moran Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osceola, IN. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moran Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moran Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moran Elementary School?
36.2% of students at Moran Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moran Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moran Elementary School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Osceola, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moran Elementary School?
Moran Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Moran Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.