Enrollment
433
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Wayne Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Wayne Elementary School
Western Wayne Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cambridge City, Indiana, enrolling 433 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 60% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 489 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #477, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Western Wayne Schools also operates Lincoln Sr High School (306 students) and Lincoln Middle School (162 students) alongside Western Wayne Elementary 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 Wayne Elementary School compares
Western Wayne Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,768
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Western Wayne Schools, which includes Western Wayne Elementary School.
$11,768
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.7%
State 58.2%
Federal 15.2%
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 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
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other 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 (~433 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cambridge City on the city page.
Is Western Wayne Elementary School a good school?
Western Wayne Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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