- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tipton, IN
Tipton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181140001844
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IN.
School address
District: Tipton Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181140001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Tipton Elementary School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 181140001844 · Tipton, IN Other · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 14.8:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton High School (437 students)
Tipton Elementary School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tipton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tipton Elementary School
621 students
- Tipton High Sc
Tipton High School
437 students
- Tipton Middle
Tipton Middle School
308 students
What this shows Tipton Elementary School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Elementary School compares
Tipton 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 16% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,049
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Tipton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton Community School Corp reports $11,049 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Elementary School
How many students attend Tipton Elementary School?
Tipton Elementary School has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tipton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 668 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Tipton Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Tipton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Elementary School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Tipton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Elementary School?
Tipton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Tipton Elementary School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton Community School Corp?
Besides Tipton Elementary School, Tipton Community School Corp also operates Tipton High School (437 students) and Tipton Middle School (308 students). See the Tipton Community School Corp district page for the complete list.