- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pierceton, IN
Pierceton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pierceton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181323002084
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierceton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 298
- students enrolled
Pierceton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whitko Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181323002084 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Pierceton Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 181323002084 · Pierceton, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 11.5:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitko Jr/Sr High School (505 students)
Pierceton Elementary School shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pierceton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitko Jr/Sr H
Whitko Jr/Sr High School
505 students
- South Whitley
South Whitley Elementary School
300 students
- This school
Pierceton Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Pierceton Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierceton Elementary School compares
Pierceton Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Pierceton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitko Community School Corp reports $14,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierceton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitko Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Whitley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierceton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierceton Elementary School
How many students attend Pierceton Elementary School?
Pierceton Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pierceton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierceton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierceton Elementary School is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% 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 Pierceton Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Pierceton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierceton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pierceton Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Pierceton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierceton Elementary School?
Pierceton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Whitko Community School Corp?
Besides Pierceton Elementary School, Whitko Community School Corp also operates Whitko Jr/Sr High School (505 students) and South Whitley Elementary School (300 students). See the Whitko Community School Corp district page for the complete list.