- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oolitic, IN
Oolitic School
Federal NCES profile for Oolitic School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180786001344
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oolitic School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 217
- students enrolled
Oolitic School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Lawrence Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180786001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oolitic School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180786001344 · Oolitic, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 9.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students)
Oolitic School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Oolitic School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford-North
Bedford-North Lawrence High School
1,268 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
528 students
- Bedford Middle
Bedford Middle School
518 students
- Shawswick Elem 507
Shawswick Elementary School
507 students
- Lincoln Elemen 307
Lincoln Elementary School
307 students
- This school 217
Oolitic School
217 students
What this shows Oolitic School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oolitic School compares
Oolitic 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in Indiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$14,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Oolitic School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Lawrence Com Schools reports $14,023 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oolitic School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford-North Lawrence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bedford Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawswick Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oolitic School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oolitic School
How many students attend Oolitic School?
Oolitic School has 217 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oolitic, IN. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oolitic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oolitic School is 9.4:1, which is 41% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 40% 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 Oolitic School?
52.7% of students at Oolitic School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oolitic School?
The largest demographic group at Oolitic School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Oolitic, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oolitic School?
Oolitic School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Lawrence Com Schools?
Besides Oolitic School, North Lawrence Com Schools also operates Bedford-North Lawrence High School (1,268 students), Parkview Elementary School (528 students), and Bedford Middle School (518 students). See the North Lawrence Com Schools district page for the complete list.