- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Northview Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 180687001191 · Gas City, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 17.3:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Mississinewa High School (760 students)
Northview Elementary School grew from 623 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Northview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mississinewa H
Mississinewa High School
760 students
- This school
Northview Elementary School
673 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
513 students
- R J Baskett Mi
R J Baskett Middle School
507 students
What this shows Northview Elementary School reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northview Elementary School compares
Northview Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,764
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
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.
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
District finance for Mississinewa Community School Corp reports $12,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~673 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), up 36.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.