Enrollment
630
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shenandoah Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shenandoah Elementary School
Shenandoah Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Middletown, Indiana, enrolling 630 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 630 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 509 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #49, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Shenandoah School Corporation also operates Shenandoah High School (405 students) and Shenandoah Middle School (295 students) alongside Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Elementary School compares
Shenandoah 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,106
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah School Corporation, which includes Shenandoah Elementary School.
$10,106
Per student
-16%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 65.0%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~630 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Shenandoah Elementary School a good school?
Shenandoah Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 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.
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