Enrollment
218
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roachdale, IN
Roachdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Roachdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180798001371
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roachdale Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Roachdale · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Roachdale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roachdale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roachdale, IN.
School address
District: North Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180798001371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Roachdale Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Roachdale Elementary School
Roachdale Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Roachdale, Indiana, enrolling 218 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 218 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Putnam Community Schools also operates Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students) and North Putnam Sr High School (397 students) alongside Roachdale 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 Roachdale Elementary School compares
Roachdale 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,247
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Roachdale Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Putnam Community Schools, which includes Roachdale Elementary School.
$11,247
Per student
-7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 54.5%
Federal 8.0%
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 Roachdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Putnam Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Putnam Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roachdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~218 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Roachdale Elementary School
How many students attend Roachdale Elementary School?
Roachdale Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roachdale, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roachdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roachdale Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Roachdale Elementary School?
44.9% of students at Roachdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roachdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Roachdale Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Roachdale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roachdale Elementary School?
Roachdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Roachdale Elementary School rank among public schools in Roachdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Roachdale Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Roachdale, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roachdale on the city page.
Is Roachdale Elementary School a good school?
Roachdale Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also less 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 North Putnam Community Schools?
Besides Roachdale Elementary School, North Putnam Community Schools also operates Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students), North Putnam Sr High School (397 students), and North Putnam Middle School (299 students). See the North Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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