- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Russiaville, IN
Western Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180447000755
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Primary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Russiaville · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Primary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Russiaville, IN.
School address
District: Western School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180447000755 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Western Primary School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 180447000755 · Russiaville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 13.9:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Western High School (804 students)
Western Primary School shrank from 576 students in 2022-23 to 542 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Western Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Western High S
Western High School
804 students
- Western Interm
Western Intermediate School
622 students
- Western Middle
Western Middle School
589 students
- This school
Western Primary School
527 students
What this shows Western Primary School reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Primary School compares
Western Primary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.0, Western Primary School is about as mixed as 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Primary School
How many students attend Western Primary School?
Western Primary School has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Russiaville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Primary School is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Western Primary School?
39.2% of students at Western Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Primary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Russiaville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Primary School?
Western Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Western Primary School rank among public schools in Russiaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Primary School ranks #1 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 Primary School, Western School Corporation also operates Western High School (804 students), Western Intermediate School (622 students), and Western Middle School (589 students). See the Western School Corporation district page for the complete list.