- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bargersville, IN
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walnut Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180144002677
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walnut Grove Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bargersville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Walnut Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bargersville, IN.
School address
District: Center Grove Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180144002677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Walnut Grove Elementary School grew from 694 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 180144002677 · Bargersville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 21.6:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Grove High School (2,956 students)
Walnut Grove Elementary School grew from 694 students in 2022-23 to 738 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Walnut Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Grove H
Center Grove High School
2,956 students
- Center Grove M
Center Grove Middle School Central
1,278 students
- Center Grove M 1,080
Center Grove Middle School North
1,080 students
- Sugar Grove El 817
Sugar Grove Elementary School
817 students
- Maple Grove El 755
Maple Grove Elementary School
755 students
- This school 735
Walnut Grove Elementary School
735 students
What this shows Walnut Grove Elementary School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walnut Grove Elementary School compares
Walnut Grove 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 36% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,112
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 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Walnut Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Grove Community School Corp reports $11,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walnut Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Grove Middle School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Grove Middle School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walnut Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Bargersville
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bargersville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Grove Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 36% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walnut Grove Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Walnut Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walnut Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walnut Grove Elementary School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Bargersville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walnut Grove Elementary School?
Walnut Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Walnut Grove Elementary School rank among public schools in Bargersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Walnut Grove Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bargersville, 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 Center Grove Community School Corp?
Besides Walnut Grove Elementary School, Center Grove Community School Corp also operates Center Grove High School (2,956 students), Center Grove Middle School Central (1,278 students), and Center Grove Middle School North (1,080 students). See the Center Grove Community School Corp district page for the complete list.