Enrollment
596
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muncie, IN
Royerton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Royerton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180266000324
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royerton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #16 of 19
- public schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Royerton Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royerton Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Delaware Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180266000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Royerton Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Royerton Elementary School
Royerton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Muncie, Indiana, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 596 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 519 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #494, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 596 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Muncie's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cowan Elementary School (409 students): Royerton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students) and Delta Middle School (602 students) alongside Royerton 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 Royerton Elementary School compares
Royerton 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$11,552
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 596 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 84.7%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Royerton 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 Delaware Community School Corp, which includes Royerton Elementary School.
$11,552
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 63.4%
Federal 13.3%
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 Royerton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Albany Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royerton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Muncie
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~596 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Royerton Elementary School
How many students attend Royerton Elementary School?
Royerton Elementary School has 596 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royerton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royerton Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royerton Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Royerton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royerton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Royerton Elementary School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royerton Elementary School?
Royerton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Royerton Elementary School rank among public schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, Royerton Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 public schools in Muncie, 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 Muncie on the city page.
Is Royerton Elementary School a good school?
Royerton Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Delaware Community School Corp?
Besides Royerton Elementary School, Delaware Community School Corp also operates Delta High School (848 students), Delta Middle School (602 students), and Albany Elementary School (267 students). See the Delaware Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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