Enrollment
385
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O J Neighbours Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at O J Neighbours Elementary School
O J Neighbours Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wabash, Indiana, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 501 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wabash's public schools, it stands alongside Southwood Elementary School (458 students): O J Neighbours Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 16.4:1).
Wabash City Schools also operates Wabash High School (469 students) and Wabash Middle School (433 students) alongside O J Neighbours 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 O J Neighbours Elementary School compares
O J Neighbours 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,051
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wabash City Schools, which includes O J Neighbours Elementary School.
$12,051
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 62.3%
Federal 13.2%
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 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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~385 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is O J Neighbours Elementary School a good school?
O J Neighbours Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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