- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wolcottville, IN
Wolcott Mills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wolcott Mills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180552002674
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolcott Mills Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 21
- students enrolled
Wolcott Mills Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lakeland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180552002674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Wolcott Mills Elementary School held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180552002674 · Wolcottville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
21 enr · 21:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students)
Wolcott Mills Elementary School held near 20 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.3 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wolcott Mills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeland Jr/Sr
Lakeland Jr/Sr High School
737 students
- Lakeland Inter
Lakeland Intermediate School
416 students
- Lakeland Prima
Lakeland Primary School
299 students
- This school 21
Wolcott Mills Elementary School
21 students
- Lima - Brighto 20
Lima - Brighton Elementary
20 students
What this shows Wolcott Mills Elementary School reports 21 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolcott Mills Elementary School compares
Wolcott Mills 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,070
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Lakeland School Corporation reports $13,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolcott Mills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeland Primary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lima - Brighton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolcott Mills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 20
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~21 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wolcott Mills Elementary School
How many students attend Wolcott Mills Elementary School?
Wolcott Mills Elementary School has 21 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wolcottville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolcott Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolcott Mills Elementary School is 21:1, which is 32% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wolcott Mills Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Wolcott Mills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolcott Mills Elementary School?
Wolcott Mills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Lakeland School Corporation?
Besides Wolcott Mills Elementary School, Lakeland School Corporation also operates Lakeland Jr/Sr High School (737 students), Lakeland Intermediate School (416 students), and Lakeland Primary School (299 students). See the Lakeland School Corporation district page for the complete list.