- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winchester, IN
Willard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180177000241
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willard Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Winchester · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willard Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winchester, IN.
School address
District: Randolph Central School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180177000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Willard Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 180177000241 · Winchester, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 14.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Winchester Community High School (399 students)
Willard Elementary School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Willard Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winchester Com
Winchester Community High School
399 students
- Lee L Driver M
Lee L Driver Middle School
316 students
- O R Baker Elem
O R Baker Elementary School
303 students
- This school
Willard Elementary School
232 students
- Deerfield Elem 158
Deerfield Elementary School
158 students
What this shows Willard Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willard Elementary School compares
Willard 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 13% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$12,554
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Willard Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph Central School Corp reports $12,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee L Driver Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| O R Baker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deerfield Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~232 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Willard Elementary School
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winchester, IN. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Willard Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Willard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willard Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Winchester, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Willard Elementary School rank among public schools in Winchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Willard Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winchester, 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 Randolph Central School Corp?
Besides Willard Elementary School, Randolph Central School Corp also operates Winchester Community High School (399 students), Lee L Driver Middle School (316 students), and O R Baker Elementary School (303 students). See the Randolph Central School Corp district page for the complete list.