Enrollment
619
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William F Loper Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at William F Loper Elementary School
William F Loper Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Shelbyville, Indiana, enrolling 619 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #283.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Shelbyville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch (565 students): William F Loper Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 17.1:1).
Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students) and Shelbyville Middle School (886 students) alongside William F Loper 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 William F Loper Elementary School compares
William F Loper 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelbyville Central Schools, which includes William F Loper Elementary School.
$11,104
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 63.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 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
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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.
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 (~619 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William F Loper Elementary School a good school?
William F Loper Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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