Enrollment
435
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monon, IN
North White Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North White Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180813002500
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North White Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 79.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North White Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North White Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monon, IN.
School address
District: North White School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180813002500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North White Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North White Elementary School
North White Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Monon, Indiana, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 79.2% of students qualify for free meals, 60% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 435 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.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (45%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
North White School Corp also operates North White High School (272 students) and North White Middle School (197 students) alongside North White 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 White Elementary School compares
North White 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.2% | ▲ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,763
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%
White 45.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, North White Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North White School Corp, which includes North White Elementary School.
$10,763
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 59.2%
Federal 8.3%
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 White Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North White High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North White Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North White Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~435 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North White Elementary School
How many students attend North White Elementary School?
North White Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North White Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North White Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North White Elementary School?
79.2% of students at North White Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North White Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North White Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.6% of enrollment, in Monon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North White Elementary School?
North White Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 White Elementary School rank among public schools in Monon?
By Resource Investment Index, North White Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monon, 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 Monon on the city page.
Is North White Elementary School a good school?
North White Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 White School Corp?
Besides North White Elementary School, North White School Corp also operates North White High School (272 students) and North White Middle School (197 students). See the North White School Corp district page for the complete list.
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