- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, IN
Shenandoah Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shenandoah Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180828002356
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenandoah Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenandoah Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Middletown, IN.
School address
District: Shenandoah School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180828002356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Shenandoah Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 180828002356 · Middletown, IN Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 18:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenandoah High School (405 students)
Shenandoah Elementary School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Shenandoah Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shenandoah Elementary School
630 students
- Shenandoah Hig
Shenandoah High School
405 students
- Shenandoah Mid
Shenandoah Middle School
295 students
What this shows Shenandoah Elementary School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenandoah Elementary School compares
Shenandoah 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,420
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.3%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Shenandoah Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah School Corporation reports $11,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenandoah Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Elementary School
How many students attend Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shenandoah Elementary School?
43.8% of students at Shenandoah Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenandoah Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shenandoah Elementary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Middletown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Shenandoah Elementary School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Middletown, 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 Shenandoah School Corporation?
Besides Shenandoah Elementary School, Shenandoah School Corporation also operates Shenandoah High School (405 students) and Shenandoah Middle School (295 students). See the Shenandoah School Corporation district page for the complete list.