Enrollment
601
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lebanon, IN
Perry Worth Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry Worth Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180579001042
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry Worth Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry Worth Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Worth Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, IN.
School address
District: Lebanon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180579001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry Worth Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry Worth Elementary School
Perry Worth Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lebanon, Indiana, enrolling 601 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Indiana schools and 45% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 389 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lebanon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hattie B Stokes Elementary School (394 students): Perry Worth Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.1:1 vs 13.6:1).
Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students) and Lebanon Middle School (849 students) alongside Perry Worth 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 Perry Worth Elementary School compares
Perry Worth 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 55.2%
African American 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Perry Worth Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lebanon Community School Corp, which includes Perry Worth Elementary School.
$12,443
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 48.7%
Federal 12.2%
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 Perry Worth Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harney Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hattie B Stokes Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry Worth Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Lebanon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~601 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Perry Worth Elementary School
How many students attend Perry Worth Elementary School?
Perry Worth Elementary School has 601 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lebanon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Worth Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Worth Elementary School is 23.1:1, which is 45% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry Worth Elementary School?
27.7% of students at Perry Worth Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry Worth Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry Worth Elementary School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Lebanon, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry Worth Elementary School?
Perry Worth Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Perry Worth Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry Worth Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lebanon, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Perry Worth Elementary School a good school?
Perry Worth Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Lebanon Community School Corp?
Besides Perry Worth Elementary School, Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students), Lebanon Middle School (849 students), and Harney Elementary School (448 students). See the Lebanon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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