Enrollment
451
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, IN
North Miami Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Miami Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180789001350
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Miami Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 451
- students enrolled
North Miami Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Miami Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180789001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Miami Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Miami Elementary School
North Miami Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Denver, Indiana, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 451 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 574 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Denver's public schools, it stands alongside North Miami Middle/High School (367 students): North Miami Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 13.6:1).
Its district, North Miami Community Schools, also runs North Miami Middle/High School (367 students).
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 North Miami Elementary School compares
North Miami Elementary 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,800
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 91.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, North Miami Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Miami Community Schools, which includes North Miami Elementary School.
$10,800
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 62.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 North Miami Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Miami Middle/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Miami Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Denver
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 (~451 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Miami Elementary School
How many students attend North Miami Elementary School?
North Miami Elementary School has 451 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Miami Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Miami Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Miami Elementary School?
45.3% of students at North Miami Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Miami Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Miami Elementary School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Denver, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Miami Elementary School?
North Miami Elementary 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).
Is North Miami Elementary School a good school?
North Miami Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. 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 North Miami Community Schools?
Besides North Miami Elementary School, North Miami Community Schools also operates North Miami Middle/High School (367 students). See the North Miami Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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