- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Worthington, IN
White River Valley Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for White River Valley Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180000802090
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White River Valley Elementary Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 345
- students enrolled
White River Valley Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: White River Valley School District · Indiana
NCES ID 180000802090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
White River Valley Elementary Sch grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 180000802090 · Worthington, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 24.6:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: White River Valley High School (208 students)
White River Valley Elementary Sch grew from 326 students in 2022-23 to 363 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
White River Valley Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
White River Valley Elementary Sch
345 students
- White River Va
White River Valley High School
208 students
- White River Va
White River Valley Middle School
151 students
What this shows White River Valley Elementary Sch reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How White River Valley Elementary Sch compares
White River Valley Elementary Sch 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 55% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 55% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$13,121
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, White River Valley Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for White River Valley School District reports $13,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How White River Valley Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White River Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White River Valley Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~345 students)
Frequently asked questions about White River Valley Elementary Sch
How many students attend White River Valley Elementary Sch?
White River Valley Elementary Sch has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Worthington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at White River Valley Elementary Sch is 24.6:1, which is 55% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White River Valley Elementary Sch?
58.9% of students at White River Valley Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White River Valley Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at White River Valley Elementary Sch is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Worthington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White River Valley Elementary Sch?
White River Valley Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in White River Valley School District?
Besides White River Valley Elementary Sch, White River Valley School District also operates White River Valley High School (208 students) and White River Valley Middle School (151 students). See the White River Valley School District district page for the complete list.