- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waldron, IN
Waldron Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waldron Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180321000419
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waldron Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 298
- students enrolled
Waldron Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Shelby Eastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180321000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Waldron Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 180321000419 · Waldron, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 17.5:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown Elementary School (338 students)
Waldron Elementary School grew from 288 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Waldron Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Ele
Morristown Elementary School
338 students
- Morristown Jr-
Morristown Jr-Sr High School
333 students
- Waldron Jr-Sr
Waldron Jr-Sr High School
323 students
- This school
Waldron Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Waldron Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waldron Elementary School compares
Waldron Elementary School 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,317
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
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Waldron Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby Eastern Schools reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waldron Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morristown Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waldron Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waldron Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Waldron
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waldron Elementary School
How many students attend Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waldron, IN. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waldron Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waldron Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Waldron Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waldron Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waldron Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Waldron, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waldron Elementary School?
Waldron Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Shelby Eastern Schools?
Besides Waldron Elementary School, Shelby Eastern Schools also operates Morristown Elementary School (338 students), Morristown Jr-Sr High School (333 students), and Waldron Jr-Sr High School (323 students). See the Shelby Eastern Schools district page for the complete list.