Enrollment
614
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeastern Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeastern Elementary School
Northeastern Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fountain City, Indiana, enrolling 614 students.
At 15.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Northeastern Wayne Schools also operates Northeastern High School (426 students) and Northeastern Middle School (297 students) alongside Northeastern 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 Northeastern Elementary School compares
Northeastern 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,759
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northeastern Wayne Schools, which includes Northeastern Elementary School.
$10,759
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 63.4%
Federal 16.7%
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 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~614 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fountain City on the city page.
Is Northeastern Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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