- Enrollment
- 1,225
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Harrison, IN
North Dearborn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Dearborn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181119001803
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Dearborn Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 793
- students enrolled
North Dearborn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181119001803 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
North Dearborn Elementary School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 181119001803 · West Harrison, IN Other · MID · TRAD
793 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: East Central High School (1,225 students)
North Dearborn Elementary School held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Dearborn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Central H
East Central High School
1,225 students
- East Central M
East Central Middle School
803 students
- This school
North Dearborn Elementary School
793 students
- Bright Element
Bright Elementary School
534 students
- Sunman Element 327
Sunman Elementary School
327 students
What this shows North Dearborn Elementary School reports 793 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Dearborn Elementary School compares
North Dearborn 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 793 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
793
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,151
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, North Dearborn Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp reports $13,151 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Dearborn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bright Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Dearborn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~793 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Dearborn Elementary School
How many students attend North Dearborn Elementary School?
North Dearborn Elementary School has 793 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Harrison, IN. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dearborn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dearborn Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Dearborn Elementary School?
17.8% of students at North Dearborn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Dearborn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Dearborn Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in West Harrison, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Dearborn Elementary School?
North Dearborn 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).
What other schools are in Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp?
Besides North Dearborn Elementary School, Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp also operates East Central High School (1,225 students), East Central Middle School (803 students), and Bright Elementary School (534 students). See the Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.