Enrollment
167
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hymera, IN
Northeast East Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast East Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180816001401
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast East Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 167
- students enrolled
Northeast East Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Northeast School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180816001401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast East Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast East Elementary School
Northeast East Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Hymera, Indiana, enrolling 167 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 31% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Indiana schools, with 167 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #75, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Northeast School Corp also operates North Central Jr/Sr High School (369 students) and Northeast North Elementary School (237 students) alongside Northeast East 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 Northeast East Elementary School compares
Northeast East 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,149
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 167 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 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Northeast East 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 Northeast School Corp, which includes Northeast East Elementary School.
$11,149
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Northeast East Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast North Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast East Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~167 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast East Elementary School
How many students attend Northeast East Elementary School?
Northeast East Elementary School has 167 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hymera, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast East Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast East Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 31% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast East Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Northeast East Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast East Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast East Elementary School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Hymera, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast East Elementary School?
Northeast East Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Northeast East Elementary School a good school?
Northeast East Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also less 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 Northeast School Corp?
Besides Northeast East Elementary School, Northeast School Corp also operates North Central Jr/Sr High School (369 students) and Northeast North Elementary School (237 students). See the Northeast School Corp district page for the complete list.
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