- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lagrange, IN
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180930001524
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Heights Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Lagrange · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Prairie Heights Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, IN.
School address
District: Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180930001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Prairie Heights Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180930001524 · Lagrange, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 18.5:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie Heights Sr High School (432 students)
Prairie Heights Elementary School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Prairie Heights Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prairie Heights Elementary School
537 students
- Prairie Height
Prairie Heights Sr High School
432 students
- Prairie Height
Prairie Heights Middle School
377 students
What this shows Prairie Heights Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Heights Elementary School compares
Prairie Heights 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$12,679
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Prairie Heights Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp reports $12,679 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie Heights Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Heights Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Heights Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Heights Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lagrange, IN. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Heights Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prairie Heights Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Prairie Heights Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Heights Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Lagrange, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Heights Elementary School?
Prairie Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Prairie Heights Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lagrange?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Heights Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Lagrange, 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 Lagrange on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp?
Besides Prairie Heights Elementary School, Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp also operates Prairie Heights Sr High School (432 students) and Prairie Heights Middle School (377 students). See the Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.