- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Ross, IN
Walnut Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181045001717
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 166
- students enrolled
Walnut Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181045001717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Walnut Elementary School grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 181045001717 · New Ross, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 13.8:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Southmont Sr High School (476 students)
Walnut Elementary School grew from 160 students in 2022-23 to 174 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 12.7 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Walnut Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southmont Sr H
Southmont Sr High School
476 students
- New Market Ele
New Market Elementary School
468 students
- Southmont Jr H
Southmont Jr High School
392 students
- Ladoga Element 182
Ladoga Elementary School
182 students
- This school 166
Walnut Elementary School
166 students
What this shows Walnut Elementary School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Elementary School compares
Walnut 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,417
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Walnut Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for South Montgomery Com Sch Corp reports $12,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmont Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Market Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southmont Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ladoga Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has 166 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Ross, IN. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Elementary School?
40.6% of students at Walnut Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in New Ross, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Elementary School?
Walnut Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Montgomery Com Sch Corp?
Besides Walnut Elementary School, South Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates Southmont Sr High School (476 students), New Market Elementary School (468 students), and Southmont Jr High School (392 students). See the South Montgomery Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.