Enrollment
348
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Topeka, IN
Westview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181311002365
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westview Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westview Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Topeka, IN.
School address
District: Westview School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181311002365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westview Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westview Elementary School
Westview Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Topeka, Indiana, enrolling 348 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 208 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 348 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Topeka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Topeka Elementary School (248 students): Westview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 11.3:1).
Westview School Corporation also operates Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students) and Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students) alongside Westview 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 Westview Elementary School compares
Westview 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$13,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 96.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Westview Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westview School Corporation, which includes Westview Elementary School.
$13,052
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 51.5%
Federal 13.2%
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 Westview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Topeka Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar elementary schools in Topeka
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 (~348 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Westview Elementary School
How many students attend Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Topeka, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Westview Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Westview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westview Elementary School is White at 96.3% of enrollment, in Topeka, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview Elementary School?
Westview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westview Elementary School rank among public schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Westview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Topeka, 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 Topeka on the city page.
Is Westview Elementary School a good school?
Westview Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Westview School Corporation?
Besides Westview Elementary School, Westview School Corporation also operates Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students), Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch (349 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (332 students). See the Westview School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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