- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cambridge City, IN
Western Wayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Western Wayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181305000807
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Wayne Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cambridge City · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Wayne Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wayne Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City, IN.
School address
District: Western Wayne Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181305000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Western Wayne Elementary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 181305000807 · Cambridge City, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 25.5:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Sr High School (306 students)
Western Wayne Elementary School grew from 347 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Western Wayne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Wayne Elementary School
433 students
- Lincoln Sr Hig
Lincoln Sr High School
306 students
- Lincoln Middle 162
Lincoln Middle School
162 students
What this shows Western Wayne Elementary School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Wayne Elementary School compares
Western Wayne Elementary School is a growing 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 60% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,688
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Western Wayne Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Western Wayne Schools reports $13,688 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Wayne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Wayne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Wayne Elementary School
How many students attend Western Wayne Elementary School?
Western Wayne Elementary School has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cambridge City, IN. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Wayne Elementary School is 25.5:1, which is 60% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Wayne Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Western Wayne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Wayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Western Wayne Elementary School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Cambridge City, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Wayne Elementary School?
Western Wayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Wayne Elementary School rank among public schools in Cambridge City?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Wayne Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cambridge City, 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 Wayne Schools?
Besides Western Wayne Elementary School, Western Wayne Schools also operates Lincoln Sr High School (306 students) and Lincoln Middle School (162 students). See the Western Wayne Schools district page for the complete list.