- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whiting, IN
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181320002081
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Whiting · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Hale Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whiting, IN.
School address
District: School City of Whiting · Indiana
NCES ID 181320002081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Nathan Hale Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 181320002081 · Whiting, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 15.8:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiting High School (445 students)
Nathan Hale Elementary School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiting High S
Whiting High School
445 students
- This school
Nathan Hale Elementary School
396 students
- Whiting Middle
Whiting Middle School
250 students
What this shows Nathan Hale Elementary School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale Elementary School compares
Nathan Hale 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,523
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
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.5%
White 15.2%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Nathan Hale Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Whiting reports $11,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiting High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whiting Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Whiting
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Elementary School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whiting, IN. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Nathan Hale Elementary School?
68.8% of students at Nathan Hale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.5% of enrollment, in Whiting, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Elementary School?
Nathan Hale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Nathan Hale Elementary School rank among public schools in Whiting?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Whiting, 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 School City of Whiting?
Besides Nathan Hale Elementary School, School City of Whiting also operates Whiting High School (445 students) and Whiting Middle School (250 students). See the School City of Whiting district page for the complete list.