Enrollment
475
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, IN
New Haven Primary School
Federal NCES profile for New Haven Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180285000345
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Haven Primary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New Haven Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Haven, IN.
School address
District: East Allen County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180285000345 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Haven Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Haven Primary School
New Haven Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in New Haven, Indiana, enrolling 475 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 506 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #73.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students): New Haven Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 17:1).
East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students) and Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students) alongside New Haven Primary 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 New Haven Primary School compares
New Haven Primary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
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
20.8%
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
$11,444
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, New Haven Primary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Allen County Schools, which includes New Haven Primary School.
$11,444
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 15.2%
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 New Haven Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leo Junior/Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prince Chapman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedarville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Haven Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in New Haven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~475 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Haven Primary School
How many students attend New Haven Primary School?
New Haven Primary School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Haven Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Haven Primary 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 New Haven Primary School?
57.7% of students at New Haven Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Haven Primary School?
The largest demographic group at New Haven Primary School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in New Haven, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Haven Primary School?
New Haven Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Haven Primary School rank among public schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, New Haven Primary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in New Haven, 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 New Haven on the city page.
Is New Haven Primary School a good school?
New Haven Primary School earns 54/100 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 East Allen County Schools?
Besides New Haven Primary School, East Allen County Schools also operates New Haven Jr/Sr High School (1,413 students), Leo Junior/Senior High School (1,328 students), and Prince Chapman Academy (819 students). See the East Allen County Schools district page for the complete list.
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