- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Walkerton Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 180912001506 · Walkerton, IN Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 17.8:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (629 students)
Walkerton Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Walkerton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
629 students
- This school
Walkerton Elementary School
589 students
- North Liberty
North Liberty School
474 students
- Harold C Urey
Harold C Urey Middle School
301 students
What this shows Walkerton Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walkerton Elementary School compares
Walkerton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,952
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 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.
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
District finance for John Glenn School Corporation reports $10,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~589 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 591 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.