Eaton Elementary School

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eaton Elementary School, located at 200 N. E. Union St. in Eaton, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Delaware Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By focusing on core curriculum standards and building a strong educational base, the school aims to prepare its young students for their future academic endeavors in the district.

Beyond academics, Eaton Elementary plays an integral role in the small, tight-knit community of Eaton. The school is known for prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere that involves parents, staff, and local residents in the educational process. Through various community-focused initiatives and a commitment to nurturing each child’s unique potential, the school strives to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment that encourages students to become active and responsible learners.

268

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eaton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	1
Black	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
254 (94.8 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.4 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Delaware Community School Corp
Phone:	(765)396-3301
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 37

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 54