Enrollment
81
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Washington, IN
Veale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Veale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181245002005
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veale Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Veale Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, IN.
School address
District: Washington Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181245002005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veale Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Veale Elementary School
Veale Elementary School is a small elementary school in Washington, Indiana, enrolling 81 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.6:1, Veale Elementary School is leaner than roughly 90% of Indiana schools and 27% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.8% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Indiana schools, with 81 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Washington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Intermediate (536 students): Veale Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 17.9:1).
Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students) and Washington Intermediate (536 students) alongside Veale Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Veale Elementary School compares
Veale Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 10% in Indiana - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.1%
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
$10,584
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Veale Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Community Schools, which includes Veale Elementary School.
$10,584
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 63.8%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Veale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Washington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~81 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Veale Elementary School
How many students attend Veale Elementary School?
Veale Elementary School has 81 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Washington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veale Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 26% 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 Veale Elementary School?
25.8% of students at Veale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Veale Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Washington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veale Elementary School?
Veale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veale Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Veale Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Washington, 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 Washington on the city page.
Is Veale Elementary School a good school?
Veale Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Washington Community Schools?
Besides Veale Elementary School, Washington Community Schools also operates Washington High School (827 students), Washington Intermediate (536 students), and Washington Primary (488 students). See the Washington Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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