- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Royerton Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 180266000324 · Muncie, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 16.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Delta High School (848 students)
Royerton Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 36.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Royerton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Delta High Sch
Delta High School
848 students
- Delta Middle S
Delta Middle School
602 students
- This school
Royerton Elementary School
596 students
- Albany Element 267
Albany Elementary School
267 students
- Eaton Elementa 256
Eaton Elementary School
256 students
What this shows Royerton Elementary School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royerton Elementary School compares
Royerton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,100
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 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.
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
District finance for Delaware Community School Corp reports $12,100 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~596 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.