Enrollment
622
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russiaville, IN
Western Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Western Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180447002224
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Russiaville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russiaville, IN.
School address
District: Western School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180447002224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Intermediate School
Western Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Russiaville, Indiana, enrolling 622 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 622 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 497 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #274.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 622 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Russiaville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Western Primary School (527 students): Western Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 13.9:1).
Western School Corporation also operates Western High School (804 students) and Western Middle School (589 students) alongside Western Intermediate 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 Western Intermediate School compares
Western Intermediate 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,049
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Western Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western School Corporation, which includes Western Intermediate School.
$11,049
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 57.7%
Federal 18.2%
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 Western Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Russiaville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~622 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Western Intermediate School
How many students attend Western Intermediate School?
Western Intermediate School has 622 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russiaville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Intermediate School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Intermediate School?
36.6% of students at Western Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Western Intermediate School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Russiaville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Intermediate School?
Western Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Intermediate School rank among public schools in Russiaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Intermediate School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Russiaville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Russiaville on the city page.
Is Western Intermediate School a good school?
Western Intermediate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Western School Corporation?
Besides Western Intermediate School, Western School Corporation also operates Western High School (804 students), Western Middle School (589 students), and Western Primary School (527 students). See the Western School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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