Staunton Elementary School

366 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Staunton Elementary School, located in Brazil, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students in the Clay Community School Corporation. The school is situated in a rural setting, providing a foundational educational environment for children in the Staunton area. As a community-focused institution, it places a strong emphasis on early childhood development and foundational academics, aiming to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

The school is known for its close-knit community feel, typical of many rural Indiana elementary schools. It offers a standard curriculum aligned with state educational standards, complemented by various extracurricular opportunities designed to promote student engagement. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and social-emotional growth, Staunton Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement for its diverse student body within the Clay County region.

366

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Staunton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Two or More	12

White
337 (92.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (4.4 %)
Two or More
12 (3.3 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clay Community Schools
Phone:	(812)448-8270
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 58