Enrollment
673
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gas City, IN
Northview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180687001191
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Northview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gas City, IN.
School address
District: Mississinewa Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180687001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northview Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northview Elementary School
Northview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Gas City, Indiana, enrolling 673 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 673 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #218.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 673 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mississinewa Community School Corp also operates Mississinewa High School (760 students) and Westview Elementary School (513 students) alongside Northview 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 Northview Elementary School compares
Northview 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$11,101
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 673 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
93
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 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 79.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Northview 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 Mississinewa Community School Corp, which includes Northview Elementary School.
$11,101
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 65.2%
Federal 20.1%
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 Northview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississinewa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R J Baskett Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~673 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northview Elementary School
How many students attend Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has 673 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gas City, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northview Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northview Elementary School?
63.7% of students at Northview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northview Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Gas City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northview Elementary School?
Northview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
How does Northview Elementary School rank among public schools in Gas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Northview Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gas 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 Gas City on the city page.
Is Northview Elementary School a good school?
Northview Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Mississinewa Community School Corp?
Besides Northview Elementary School, Mississinewa Community School Corp also operates Mississinewa High School (760 students), Westview Elementary School (513 students), and R J Baskett Middle School (507 students). See the Mississinewa Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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