Enrollment
430
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Webster, IN
North Webster Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Webster Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180555001003
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Webster Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 430
- students enrolled
North Webster Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wawasee Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180555001003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Webster Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Webster Elementary School
North Webster Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in North Webster, Indiana, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 430 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 545 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #278.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 430 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wawasee Community School Corp also operates Wawasee High School (836 students) and Wawasee Middle School (608 students) alongside North Webster 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 Webster Elementary School compares
North Webster 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,476
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, North Webster 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 Wawasee Community School Corp, which includes North Webster Elementary School.
$13,476
Per student
+12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 51.4%
Federal 8.0%
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 Webster Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawasee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wawasee Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Syracuse Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Webster Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary 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 (~430 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Webster Elementary School
How many students attend North Webster Elementary School?
North Webster Elementary School has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Webster, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Webster Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Webster Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Webster Elementary School?
51.1% of students at North Webster Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Webster Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Webster Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in North Webster, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Webster Elementary School?
North Webster Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
Is North Webster Elementary School a good school?
North Webster Elementary School earns 46/100 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 Wawasee Community School Corp?
Besides North Webster Elementary School, Wawasee Community School Corp also operates Wawasee High School (836 students), Wawasee Middle School (608 students), and Syracuse Elementary School (502 students). See the Wawasee Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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