- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Western Intermediate School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180447002224 · Russiaville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 17.8:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Western High School (804 students)
Western Intermediate School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Western Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western High S
Western High School
804 students
- This school
Western Intermediate School
622 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
589 students
- Western Primar
Western Primary School
527 students
What this shows Western Intermediate School reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Intermediate School compares
Western Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,600
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 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.
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
District finance for Western School Corporation reports $11,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~622 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.