Enrollment
527
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Primary School
Western Primary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Russiaville, Indiana, enrolling 527 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 527 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 554 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Russiaville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Western Intermediate School (622 students): Western Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 17.8:1).
Western School Corporation also operates Western High School (804 students) and Western Intermediate School (622 students) alongside Western Primary 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 Primary School compares
Western Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,049
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western School Corporation, which includes Western Primary 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 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
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
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 (~527 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Russiaville on the city page.
Is Western Primary School a good school?
Western Primary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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