- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hobart, IN
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Elementary School at Mundell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180459000777
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Elementary School at Mundell ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hobart · Indiana
NCES ID 180459000777 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 180459000777 · Hobart, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 22.8:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobart High School (1,320 students)
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hobart High Sc
Hobart High School
1,320 students
- Hobart Middle
Hobart Middle School
905 students
- This school
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
594 students
- Joan Martin El 497
Joan Martin Elementary School
497 students
- Liberty Elemen 398
Liberty Elementary School
398 students
- Early Learning 264
Early Learning Center-George Earle
264 students
What this shows Veterans Elementary School at Mundell reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Elementary School at Mundell compares
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 43% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,086
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 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Veterans Elementary School at Mundell is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hobart reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Elementary School at Mundell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hobart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joan Martin Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center-George Earle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Elementary School at Mundell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Hobart
3 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
How many students attend Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hobart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Elementary School at Mundell is 22.8:1, which is 43% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
53.8% of students at Veterans Elementary School at Mundell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Elementary School at Mundell is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Veterans Elementary School at Mundell rank among elementary schools in Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Elementary School at Mundell ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hobart, 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 Hobart on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Hobart?
Besides Veterans Elementary School at Mundell, School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students), Hobart Middle School (905 students), and Joan Martin Elementary School (497 students). See the School City of Hobart district page for the complete list.