- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mishawaka, IN
Twin Branch Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Twin Branch Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180684001186
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Branch Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Branch Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Branch Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Twin Branch Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180684001186 · Mishawaka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Twin Branch Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Twin Branch Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mishawaka High
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- John J Young M
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- Lasalle Elemen 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- Liberty Elemen 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- This school 300
Twin Branch Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Twin Branch Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Twin Branch Elementary School compares
Twin Branch 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$11,614
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
17
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Twin Branch Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Mishawaka reports $11,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Branch Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Branch Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Mishawaka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Emmons Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Battell Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Branch Elementary School
How many students attend Twin Branch Elementary School?
Twin Branch Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Branch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Branch Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 Twin Branch Elementary School?
54.3% of students at Twin Branch Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Branch Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Twin Branch Elementary School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Branch Elementary School?
Twin Branch Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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).
How does Twin Branch Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Branch Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Twin Branch Elementary School, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), John J Young Middle School (709 students), and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.