- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, IN
Austin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180999001604
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Elementary School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Austin, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 1 · Indiana
NCES ID 180999001604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Austin Elementary School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 180999001604 · Austin, IN Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 24.8:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (429 students)
Austin Elementary School shrank from 612 students in 2022-23 to 581 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Austin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Austin Elementary School
645 students
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
429 students
- Austin Middle 254
Austin Middle School
254 students
What this shows Austin Elementary School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Elementary School compares
Austin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.8:1 | ▲ 56% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Austin Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Scott County School District 1 reports $11,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Austin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Elementary School
How many students attend Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, IN. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Elementary School is 24.8:1, which is 56% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Elementary School?
61.3% of students at Austin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Elementary School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Austin, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Elementary School?
Austin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin Elementary School rank among public schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Austin, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Scott County School District 1?
Besides Austin Elementary School, Scott County School District 1 also operates Austin High School (429 students) and Austin Middle School (254 students). See the Scott County School District 1 district page for the complete list.