Enrollment
554
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsburg, IN
Reagan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reagan Elementary 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 180102002430
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reagan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Reagan Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102002430 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reagan Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reagan Elementary School
Reagan Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brownsburg, Indiana, enrolling 554 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 452 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brownsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cardinal Elementary School (650 students): Reagan Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 18.6:1).
Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students) and Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students) alongside Reagan 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 Reagan Elementary School compares
Reagan 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 57.0%
African American 24.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Reagan 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 Brownsburg Community School Corp, which includes Reagan Elementary School.
$10,881
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 57.0%
Federal 7.1%
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 Reagan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reagan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Brownsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cardinal Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Delaware Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
White Lick Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~554 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Reagan Elementary School
How many students attend Reagan Elementary School?
Reagan Elementary School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reagan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reagan Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Reagan Elementary School?
30.5% of students at Reagan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reagan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reagan Elementary School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reagan Elementary School?
Reagan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reagan Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Reagan Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, 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 Brownsburg on the city page.
Is Reagan Elementary School a good school?
Reagan Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Reagan Elementary School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), and Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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