Enrollment
577
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northpoint Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northpoint Elementary School
Northpoint Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Granger, Indiana, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Indiana schools and 25% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 577 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 150 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Granger's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prairie Vista Elementary School (513 students): Northpoint Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 20.5:1).
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students) alongside Northpoint 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 Northpoint Elementary School compares
Northpoint 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,274
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Northpoint Elementary School.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northpoint Elementary School a good school?
Northpoint Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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