- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Muncie, IN
West View Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West View Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180732001251
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West View Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Muncie · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West View 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 View Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN.
School address
District: Muncie Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180732001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West View Elementary School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 180732001251 · Muncie, IN Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 18.6:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Muncie Central High School (1,337 students)
West View Elementary School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West View Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muncie Central
Muncie Central High School
1,337 students
- Northside Midd
Northside Middle School
630 students
- This school
West View Elementary School
538 students
- East Washingto 492
East Washington Academy
492 students
- South View Ele 470
South View Elementary School
470 students
- Southside Midd 469
Southside Middle School
469 students
What this shows West View Elementary School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How West View Elementary School compares
West View 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 | 58.5% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Two or More 18.0%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, West View Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Muncie Community Schools reports $15,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West View Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Washington Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West View Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Muncie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Muncie Central High School
Standard public school
1,337 students 15:1 students per teacher
Burris Laboratory School
Standard public school
676 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
East Washington Academy
Standard public school
492 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
South View Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Grissom Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
North View Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about West View Elementary School
How many students attend West View Elementary School?
West View Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Muncie, IN. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West View Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West View 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 View Elementary School?
58.5% of students at West View Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West View Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West View Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Muncie, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West View Elementary School?
West View Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 View Elementary School rank among schools in Muncie?
By Resource Investment Index, West View Elementary School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Muncie, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Muncie on the city page.
What other schools are in Muncie Community Schools?
Besides West View Elementary School, Muncie Community Schools also operates Muncie Central High School (1,337 students), Northside Middle School (630 students), and East Washington Academy (492 students). See the Muncie Community Schools district page for the complete list.