Enrollment
384
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
North View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732001243
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North View Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 67.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North View Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North View Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North View Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North View Elementary School
North View Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 384 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #142.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Muncie's public schools, it stands alongside Muncie Central High School (1,337 students): North View Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.4:1 vs 15:1).
Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students) and Northside Middle School (630 students) alongside North View Elementary 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 North View Elementary School compares
North View 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.4% | ▲ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 49.5%
African American 24.0%
Two or More 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, North View Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muncie Community Schools, which includes North View Elementary School.
$12,524
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.7%
State 55.6%
Federal 24.8%
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 View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
West View Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~384 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North View Elementary School
How many students attend North View Elementary School?
North View Elementary School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North View Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 North View Elementary School?
67.4% of students at North View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North View Elementary School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North View Elementary School?
North View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North View Elementary School rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, North View Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
Is North View Elementary School a good school?
North View Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Muncie Community Schools?
Besides North View Elementary School, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and West View Elementary School (538 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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