At a glance
Reported students
323
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360
Kouts Elementary School: 323 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 341
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
What the reported data says about Kouts Elementary School
Kouts Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Kouts. It is one of 6 current school records connected to East Porter County School Corp. NCES reports 323 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kouts Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.1%
- Hispanic7.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Porter County School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Morgan Township Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
336 reported students
Washington Twp Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
339 reported students
Kouts Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
381 reported students
Morgan Township Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
440 reported students
Washington Twp Middle/High School
High · Grades 06–12
456 reported students
Public schools near Kouts Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouts Middle/High School High · East Porter County School Corp | 06–12 | 381 | under 0.1 mi |
| Morgan Township Elementary School Elementary · East Porter County School Corp | KG–05 | 336 | 5.3 mi |
| Boone Grove Elementary School Elementary · Porter Township School Corp | 04–05 | 198 | 6.2 mi |
| Wheatfield Elementary School Elementary · Kankakee Valley School Corp | KG–03 | 324 | 8.7 mi |
| Hebron Elementary School Elementary · MSD Boone Township | KG–05 | 462 | 9.2 mi |
| Heavilin Elementary School Elementary · Valparaiso Community Schools | KG–05 | 479 | 9.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kouts Elementary School
What grades does Kouts Elementary School serve?
Kouts Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Porter County School Corp.
How many students attend Kouts Elementary School?
Kouts Elementary School reported 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 341 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kouts Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 323 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kouts Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kouts Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Porter County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Kouts Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Kouts Elementary School in?
Kouts Elementary School is part of East Porter County School Corp, based in Kouts, IN, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kouts Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kouts Middle/High School (under 0.1 mi), Morgan Township Elementary School (5.3 mi), Boone Grove Elementary School (6.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.