Enrollment
404
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsville, IN
Waverly Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180714001213
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Martinsville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN.
School address
District: Mooresville Con School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180714001213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Elementary School
Waverly Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Martinsville, Indiana, enrolling 404 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Indiana schools and 21% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 404 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 482 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Martinsville's public schools, it stands alongside Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy (375 students): Waverly Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.2:1 vs 14.4:1).
Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students) and Paul Hadley Middle School (668 students) alongside Waverly 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 Waverly Elementary School compares
Waverly 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$10,953
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 76.2%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Waverly Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mooresville Con School Corp, which includes Waverly Elementary School.
$10,953
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 64.1%
Federal 12.0%
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 Waverly Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Hadley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Madison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Martinsville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
375 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
South Elementary School of Communications
Standard public school
302 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Poston Road Elementary School
Standard public school
237 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Green Township Elementary School
Standard public school
137 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Centerton Elementary School
Standard public school
126 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~404 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Elementary School
How many students attend Waverly Elementary School?
Waverly Elementary School has 404 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Waverly Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Martinsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Elementary School?
Waverly Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waverly Elementary School rank among schools in Martinsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Martinsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsville on the city page.
Is Waverly Elementary School a good school?
Waverly Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Mooresville Con School Corp?
Besides Waverly Elementary School, Mooresville Con School Corp also operates Mooresville High School (1,372 students), Paul Hadley Middle School (668 students), and North Madison Elementary School (665 students). See the Mooresville Con School Corp district page for the complete list.
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