- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Roachdale Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180798001371 · Roachdale, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 12.8:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Bainbridge Elementary School (456 students)
Roachdale Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Roachdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bainbridge Ele
Bainbridge Elementary School
456 students
- North Putnam S
North Putnam Sr High School
397 students
- North Putnam M
North Putnam Middle School
299 students
- This school
Roachdale Elementary School
218 students
What this shows Roachdale Elementary School reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roachdale Elementary School compares
Roachdale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,437
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 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.
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
District finance for North Putnam Community Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~218 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.