- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marshall, IN
Turkey Run Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Run Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180011801857
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Run Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 248
- students enrolled
Turkey Run Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180011801857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Turkey Run Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 180011801857 · Marshall, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 11.8:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rockville Elementary School (348 students)
Turkey Run Elementary School grew from 249 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Turkey Run Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rockville Elem
Rockville Elementary School
348 students
- Parke Heritage
Parke Heritage High School
335 students
- Parke Heritage
Parke Heritage Middle School
249 students
- This school
Turkey Run Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Turkey Run Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turkey Run Elementary School compares
Turkey Run 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,595
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Turkey Run Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp reports $14,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turkey Run Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parke Heritage High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parke Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Run Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Run Elementary School
How many students attend Turkey Run Elementary School?
Turkey Run Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marshall, IN. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Run Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Run Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Turkey Run Elementary School?
53.4% of students at Turkey Run Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Run Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Run Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Marshall, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Run Elementary School?
Turkey Run Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp?
Besides Turkey Run Elementary School, North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp also operates Rockville Elementary School (348 students), Parke Heritage High School (335 students), and Parke Heritage Middle School (249 students). See the North Central Parke Comm Schl Corp district page for the complete list.