- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nappanee, IN
Nappanee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nappanee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181224001954
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nappanee Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nappanee · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nappanee Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nappanee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nappanee, IN.
School address
District: Wa-Nee Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181224001954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Nappanee Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 181224001954 · Nappanee, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 14:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Wood High School (873 students)
Nappanee Elementary School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Nappanee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Wood Hig
North Wood High School
873 students
- North Wood Mid
North Wood Middle School
653 students
- Wakarusa Eleme
Wakarusa Elementary School
534 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary School
410 students
- This school
Nappanee Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Nappanee Elementary School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nappanee Elementary School compares
Nappanee 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,677
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Nappanee Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Wa-Nee Community Schools reports $12,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nappanee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Wood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakarusa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nappanee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Nappanee
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nappanee Elementary School
How many students attend Nappanee Elementary School?
Nappanee Elementary School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nappanee, IN. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nappanee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nappanee Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nappanee Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Nappanee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nappanee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nappanee Elementary School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Nappanee, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nappanee Elementary School?
Nappanee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Nappanee Elementary School rank among public schools in Nappanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Nappanee Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nappanee, 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 Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Besides Nappanee Elementary School, Wa-Nee Community Schools also operates North Wood High School (873 students), North Wood Middle School (653 students), and Wakarusa Elementary School (534 students). See the Wa-Nee Community Schools district page for the complete list.