- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakarusa, IN
Wakarusa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wakarusa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181224000028
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakarusa Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wakarusa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakarusa Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakarusa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wakarusa, IN.
School address
District: Wa-Nee Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181224000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wakarusa Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 181224000028 · Wakarusa, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 16.7:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: North Wood High School (873 students)
Wakarusa Elementary School held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wakarusa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Wood Hig
North Wood High School
873 students
- North Wood Mid
North Wood Middle School
653 students
- This school
Wakarusa Elementary School
534 students
- Woodview Eleme
Woodview Elementary School
410 students
- Nappanee Eleme
Nappanee Elementary School
378 students
What this shows Wakarusa Elementary School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakarusa Elementary School compares
Wakarusa 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,677
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 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Wakarusa Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Wa-Nee Community Schools reports $12,677 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakarusa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Wood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nappanee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakarusa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Wakarusa
1 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakarusa Elementary School
How many students attend Wakarusa Elementary School?
Wakarusa Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakarusa, IN. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakarusa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakarusa Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wakarusa Elementary School?
28.6% of students at Wakarusa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakarusa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wakarusa Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Wakarusa, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakarusa Elementary School?
Wakarusa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wakarusa Elementary School rank among public schools in Wakarusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakarusa Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wakarusa, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Besides Wakarusa Elementary School, Wa-Nee Community Schools also operates North Wood High School (873 students), North Wood Middle School (653 students), and Woodview Elementary School (410 students). See the Wa-Nee Community Schools district page for the complete list.