Enrollment
333
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180021201539
William W Borden Elementary School — Borden, IN
Federal NCES profile for William W Borden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Borden-Henryville School Corporation · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William W Borden Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
William W Borden Elementary School reports 333 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 32% below the Indiana average and 35% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Borden-Henryville School Corporation spends $14,292 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.6% from local sources (property taxes), 70.8% from the state, and 5.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William W Borden Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 32% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 333 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 32% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana — lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,292
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 333 Top 28% in Indiana — larger than 72% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.9% -32% vs state
NCES ID 180021201539
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Borden-Henryville School Corporation, which includes William W Borden Elementary School.
$14,292
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 70.8%
Federal 5.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about William W Borden Elementary School
How many students attend William W Borden Elementary School?
William W Borden Elementary School has 333 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Borden, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William W Borden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William W Borden Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William W Borden Elementary School?
33.9% of students at William W Borden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William W Borden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William W Borden Elementary School is White at 88.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Borden, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William W Borden Elementary School?
William W Borden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.