- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kendallville, IN
Wayne Center Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Center Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180297000394
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Center Elem School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Kendallville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wayne Center Elem School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Center Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kendallville, IN.
School address
District: East Noble School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180297000394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Wayne Center Elem School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180297000394 · Kendallville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
346 enr · 13.8:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: East Noble High School (1,019 students)
Wayne Center Elem School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wayne Center Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Noble Hig
East Noble High School
1,019 students
- East Noble Mid
East Noble Middle School
767 students
- Avilla Element
Avilla Elementary School
422 students
- This school 346
Wayne Center Elem School
346 students
- North Side Ele 308
North Side Elementary School
308 students
- South Side Ele 300
South Side Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Wayne Center Elem School reports 346 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Center Elem School compares
Wayne Center Elem 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▼ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,595
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Wayne Center Elem School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Noble School Corporation reports $10,595 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Center Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Noble High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Noble Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avilla Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Side Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Center Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Kendallville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Center Elem School
How many students attend Wayne Center Elem School?
Wayne Center Elem School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kendallville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Center Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Center Elem 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 Wayne Center Elem School?
42.1% of students at Wayne Center Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Center Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Center Elem School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Kendallville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Center Elem School?
Wayne Center Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Wayne Center Elem School rank among schools in Kendallville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wayne Center Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Kendallville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kendallville on the city page.
What other schools are in East Noble School Corporation?
Besides Wayne Center Elem School, East Noble School Corporation also operates East Noble High School (1,019 students), East Noble Middle School (767 students), and Avilla Elementary School (422 students). See the East Noble School Corporation district page for the complete list.