- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sweetser, IN
Sweetser Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetser Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180834001432
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetser Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 200
- students enrolled
Sweetser Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oak Hill United School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180834001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Sweetser Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180834001432 · Sweetser, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 13.3:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Hill High School (528 students)
Sweetser Elementary School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sweetser Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Hill High
Oak Hill High School
528 students
- Converse Eleme
Converse Elementary School
323 students
- Swayzee Elemen
Swayzee Elementary School
248 students
- Oak Hill Junio
Oak Hill Junior High School
234 students
- This school 200
Sweetser Elementary School
200 students
What this shows Sweetser Elementary School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetser Elementary School compares
Sweetser 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,396
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Sweetser Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oak Hill United School Corp reports $10,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetser Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Converse Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swayzee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetser Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetser Elementary School
How many students attend Sweetser Elementary School?
Sweetser Elementary School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sweetser, IN. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetser Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweetser Elementary School?
37.6% of students at Sweetser Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetser Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetser Elementary School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Sweetser, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetser Elementary School?
Sweetser Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Oak Hill United School Corp?
Besides Sweetser Elementary School, Oak Hill United School Corp also operates Oak Hill High School (528 students), Converse Elementary School (323 students), and Swayzee Elementary School (248 students). See the Oak Hill United School Corp district page for the complete list.