Enrollment
542
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Batesville, IN
Batesville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Batesville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180039002381
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Batesville Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Batesville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Batesville Primary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Batesville, IN.
School address
District: Batesville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180039002381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Batesville Primary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Batesville Primary School
Batesville Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Batesville, Indiana, enrolling 542 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.1% free-meal eligibility runs 51% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #143.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 542 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Batesville Community School Corp also operates Batesville High School (681 students) and Batesville Middle School (507 students) alongside Batesville Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Batesville Primary School compares
Batesville Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,333
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Batesville Primary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batesville Community School Corp, which includes Batesville Primary School.
$11,333
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 59.5%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Batesville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Batesville Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Batesville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~542 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Batesville Primary School
How many students attend Batesville Primary School?
Batesville Primary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Batesville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Batesville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Batesville Primary School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Batesville Primary School?
24.1% of students at Batesville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Batesville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Batesville Primary School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Batesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Batesville Primary School?
Batesville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Batesville Primary School rank among public schools in Batesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Batesville Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Batesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batesville on the city page.
Is Batesville Primary School a good school?
Batesville Primary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Batesville Community School Corp?
Besides Batesville Primary School, Batesville Community School Corp also operates Batesville High School (681 students), Batesville Middle School (507 students), and Batesville Intermediate School (490 students). See the Batesville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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