At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
298
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
43%-6.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Waldron Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Waldron, Indiana. The school enrolls 298 students. It is part of the Shelby Eastern Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
298 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictShelby Eastern Schools
County18145
CityWaldron
ZIP46182
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180321000419
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment298
White93.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.4%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.0%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.