- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granger, IN
Northpoint Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northpoint Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180876001148
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northpoint Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Granger · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northpoint Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northpoint Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Northpoint Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180876001148 · Granger, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 19.9:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Northpoint Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northpoint Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- This school 577
Northpoint Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Northpoint Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northpoint Elementary School compares
Northpoint 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 78% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,141
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Asian 19.9%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Northpoint Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northpoint Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northpoint Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Granger
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northpoint Elementary School
How many students attend Northpoint Elementary School?
Northpoint Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granger, IN. CCD year-over-year: 614 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northpoint Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 25% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northpoint Elementary School?
10.9% of students at Northpoint Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northpoint Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northpoint Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Granger, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northpoint Elementary School?
Northpoint Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Northpoint Elementary School rank among public schools in Granger?
By Resource Investment Index, Northpoint Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Granger, 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 Granger on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Northpoint Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.