- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Westview Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 181311002365 · Topeka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.4:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview Jr-Sr High School (654 students)
Westview Elementary School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Westview Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview Jr-Sr
Westview Jr-Sr High School
654 students
- Shipshewana-Sc
Shipshewana-Scott Elementary Sch
349 students
- This school
Westview Elementary School
348 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
332 students
- Topeka Element 248
Topeka Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Westview Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westview Elementary School compares
Westview Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,805
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
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.
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
District finance for Westview School Corporation reports $13,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~348 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.