- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mishawaka, IN
Walt Disney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walt Disney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180876001454
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walt Disney Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Walt Disney Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Walt Disney Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180876001454 · Mishawaka, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 16.5:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Walt Disney Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Walt Disney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- This school 512
Walt Disney Elementary School
512 students
What this shows Walt Disney Elementary School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walt Disney Elementary School compares
Walt Disney 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,141
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
0
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
African American 30.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.7, Walt Disney Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walt Disney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walt Disney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Mishawaka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Emmons Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Twin Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Battell Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walt Disney Elementary School
How many students attend Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walt Disney Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walt Disney Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Walt Disney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walt Disney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walt Disney Elementary School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walt Disney Elementary School?
Walt Disney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
How does Walt Disney Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Walt Disney Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Walt Disney Elementary School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.