- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Veale Elementary School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 181245002005 · Washington, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 11.6:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (827 students)
Veale Elementary School shrank from 89 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Veale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
827 students
- Washington Int
Washington Intermediate
536 students
- Washington Pri
Washington Primary
488 students
- Washington Jun
Washington Junior High School
357 students
- Washington Upp
Washington Upper Elementary
350 students
- This school 81
Veale Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Veale Elementary School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veale Elementary School compares
Veale Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,014
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
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.
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
District finance for Washington Community Schools reports $12,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~81 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 89 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.