- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wabash, IN
O J Neighbours Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for O J Neighbours Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181215001937
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O J Neighbours Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Wabash · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
O J Neighbours Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O J Neighbours Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN.
School address
District: Wabash City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181215001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
O J Neighbours Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 181215001937 · Wabash, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 12.8:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Wabash High School (469 students)
O J Neighbours Elementary School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
O J Neighbours Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wabash High Sc
Wabash High School
469 students
- Wabash Middle
Wabash Middle School
433 students
- This school
O J Neighbours Elementary School
385 students
- Lh Carpenter E 176
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
176 students
What this shows O J Neighbours Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How O J Neighbours Elementary School compares
O J Neighbours 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$12,562
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, O J Neighbours Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wabash City Schools reports $12,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How O J Neighbours Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wabash High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wabash Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O J Neighbours Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Wabash
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southwood Elementary School
Standard public school
458 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Southwood Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
445 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Northfield Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
429 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
White's Jr-Sr High School
Standard public school
369 students 28.4:1 students per teacher
Metro North Elementary School
Standard public school
285 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
Standard public school
176 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about O J Neighbours Elementary School
How many students attend O J Neighbours Elementary School?
O J Neighbours Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wabash, IN. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at O J Neighbours Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at O J Neighbours Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 O J Neighbours Elementary School?
52.9% of students at O J Neighbours Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O J Neighbours Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at O J Neighbours Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Wabash, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O J Neighbours Elementary School?
O J Neighbours Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 O J Neighbours Elementary School rank among schools in Wabash?
By Resource Investment Index, O J Neighbours Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Wabash, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wabash on the city page.
What other schools are in Wabash City Schools?
Besides O J Neighbours Elementary School, Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash High School (469 students), Wabash Middle School (433 students), and Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center (176 students). See the Wabash City Schools district page for the complete list.