- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Staunton Elementary School grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 180084000162 · Brazil, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 21.9:1 · 43.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Northview High School (863 students)
Staunton Elementary School grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Staunton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northview High
Northview High School
863 students
- North Clay Mid
North Clay Middle School
734 students
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elementary School
385 students
- This school
Staunton Elementary School
373 students
- Clay City Jr-S
Clay City Jr-Sr High School
366 students
- Meridian Stree 321
Meridian Street Elementary School
321 students
What this shows Staunton Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staunton Elementary School compares
Staunton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,663
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
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.
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
District finance for Clay Community Schools reports $12,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~373 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), up 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.