- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Vernon, IN
Brush Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brush Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180519000928
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brush Creek Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in North Vernon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Brush Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Jennings County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180519000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Brush Creek Elementary School shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 180519000928 · North Vernon, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 14.4:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings County High School (1,188 students)
Brush Creek Elementary School shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 293 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brush Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Count
Jennings County High School
1,188 students
- Jennings Count
Jennings County Middle School
572 students
- North Vernon E
North Vernon Elementary School
566 students
- Sand Creek Ele 385
Sand Creek Elementary School
385 students
- This school 303
Brush Creek Elementary School
303 students
- Hayden Element 284
Hayden Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Brush Creek Elementary School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brush Creek Elementary School compares
Brush Creek 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Indiana - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Brush Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jennings County School Corporation reports $13,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brush Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennings County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brush Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brush Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Brush Creek Elementary School?
Brush Creek Elementary School has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Vernon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Brush Creek Elementary School?
59.3% of students at Brush Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brush Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brush Creek Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in North Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brush Creek Elementary School?
Brush Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Brush Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in North Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, 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 North Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings County School Corporation?
Besides Brush Creek Elementary School, Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students), Jennings County Middle School (572 students), and North Vernon Elementary School (566 students). See the Jennings County School Corporation district page for the complete list.