Enrollment
373
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brazil, IN
Staunton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Staunton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180084000162
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Brazil · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Staunton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Brazil, IN.
School address
District: Clay Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180084000162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staunton Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staunton Elementary School
Staunton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brazil, Indiana, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Indiana schools and 38% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.4% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 510 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #408, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1130 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Brazil's elementary schools, it stands alongside Van Buren Elementary School (275 students): Staunton Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students) and North Clay Middle School (734 students) alongside Staunton 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 Staunton Elementary School compares
Staunton 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,999
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 92.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.6, Staunton 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 Clay Community Schools, which includes Staunton Elementary School.
$11,999
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 64.5%
Federal 14.5%
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 Staunton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Clay Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridian Street Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Brazil
2 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 (~373 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Staunton Elementary School
How many students attend Staunton Elementary School?
Staunton Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brazil, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Staunton Elementary School?
43.4% of students at Staunton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staunton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Staunton Elementary School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Brazil, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton Elementary School?
Staunton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Staunton Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brazil?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Brazil, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brazil on the city page.
Is Staunton Elementary School a good school?
Staunton Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clay Community Schools?
Besides Staunton Elementary School, Clay Community Schools also operates Northview High School (863 students), North Clay Middle School (734 students), and Clay City Elementary School (385 students). See the Clay Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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