- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelbyville, IN
William F Loper Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William F Loper Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181014001633
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William F Loper Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William F Loper Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William F Loper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Shelbyville Central Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181014001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
William F Loper Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 181014001633 · Shelbyville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 15.1:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students)
William F Loper Elementary School held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
William F Loper Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Sr
Shelbyville Sr High School
1,068 students
- Shelbyville Mi
Shelbyville Middle School
886 students
- This school
William F Loper Elementary School
619 students
- Thomas a Hendr
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
565 students
- Coulston Eleme
Coulston Elementary School
428 students
- Golden Bear Pr 295
Golden Bear Preschool
295 students
What this shows William F Loper Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How William F Loper Elementary School compares
William F Loper 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▲ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,582
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, William F Loper Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelbyville Central Schools reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William F Loper Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shelbyville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coulston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Bear Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William F Loper Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelbyville
2 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 (~619 students)
Frequently asked questions about William F Loper Elementary School
How many students attend William F Loper Elementary School?
William F Loper Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelbyville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F Loper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William F Loper Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 William F Loper Elementary School?
52.7% of students at William F Loper Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William F Loper Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William F Loper Elementary School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William F Loper Elementary School?
William F Loper Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 William F Loper Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, William F Loper Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shelbyville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelbyville Central Schools?
Besides William F Loper Elementary School, Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students), Shelbyville Middle School (886 students), and Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch (565 students). See the Shelbyville Central Schools district page for the complete list.