Enrollment
589
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walkerton, IN
Walkerton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walkerton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180912001506
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walkerton Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Walkerton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Walkerton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walkerton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walkerton, IN.
School address
District: John Glenn School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180912001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walkerton Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walkerton Elementary School
Walkerton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Walkerton, Indiana, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 512 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #415, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 589 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
John Glenn School Corporation also operates John Glenn High School (629 students) and North Liberty School (474 students) alongside Walkerton 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 Walkerton Elementary School compares
Walkerton 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,688
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Walkerton 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 John Glenn School Corporation, which includes Walkerton Elementary School.
$10,688
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.1%
State 63.3%
Federal 10.6%
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 Walkerton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Liberty School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold C Urey Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walkerton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~589 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Walkerton Elementary School
How many students attend Walkerton Elementary School?
Walkerton Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walkerton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walkerton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walkerton Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walkerton Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Walkerton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walkerton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walkerton Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Walkerton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walkerton Elementary School?
Walkerton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Walkerton Elementary School rank among public schools in Walkerton?
By Resource Investment Index, Walkerton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Walkerton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walkerton on the city page.
Is Walkerton Elementary School a good school?
Walkerton Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. 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 John Glenn School Corporation?
Besides Walkerton Elementary School, John Glenn School Corporation also operates John Glenn High School (629 students), North Liberty School (474 students), and Harold C Urey Middle School (301 students). See the John Glenn School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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