- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Francesville, IN
West Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180936002213
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Francesville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Francesville, IN.
School address
District: West Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180936002213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
West Central Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 180936002213 · Francesville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 18.6:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Senior High School (203 students)
West Central Elementary School held near 309 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Central Elementary School
335 students
- West Central S
West Central Senior High School
203 students
- West Central M 89
West Central Middle School
89 students
What this shows West Central Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Elementary School compares
West Central 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, West Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Central School Corp reports $18,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Elementary School
How many students attend West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Francesville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central Elementary School?
55.7% of students at West Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Francesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Elementary School?
West Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 West Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Francesville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Francesville, 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 West Central School Corp?
Besides West Central Elementary School, West Central School Corp also operates West Central Senior High School (203 students) and West Central Middle School (89 students). See the West Central School Corp district page for the complete list.