- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fountain City, IN
Northeastern Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeastern Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180819002228
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeastern Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Fountain City · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeastern Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fountain City, IN.
School address
District: Northeastern Wayne Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180819002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Northeastern Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 180819002228 · Fountain City, IN Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High School (426 students)
Northeastern Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northeastern Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northeastern Elementary School
614 students
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High School
426 students
- Northeastern M
Northeastern Middle School
297 students
What this shows Northeastern Elementary School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northeastern Elementary School compares
Northeastern Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,648
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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
35
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Northeastern Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northeastern Wayne Schools reports $10,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northeastern Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeastern Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northeastern Elementary School
How many students attend Northeastern Elementary School?
Northeastern Elementary School has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fountain City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeastern Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Northeastern Elementary School?
47.6% of students at Northeastern Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeastern Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeastern Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Fountain City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeastern Elementary School?
Northeastern Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeastern Elementary School rank among public schools in Fountain City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeastern Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Fountain City, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northeastern Wayne Schools?
Besides Northeastern Elementary School, Northeastern Wayne Schools also operates Northeastern High School (426 students) and Northeastern Middle School (297 students). See the Northeastern Wayne Schools district page for the complete list.