Enrollment
192
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Huntingburg, IN
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Crest Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181064002177
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Crest Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Huntingburg · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Crest Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Crest Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntingburg, IN.
School address
District: Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181064002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedar Crest Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedar Crest Intermediate School
Cedar Crest Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in Huntingburg, Indiana, enrolling 192 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 34% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.6% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Indiana schools, with 192 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students) and Ferdinand Elementary School (272 students) alongside Cedar Crest Intermediate 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 Cedar Crest Intermediate School compares
Cedar Crest Intermediate 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,462
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Cedar Crest Intermediate School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp, which includes Cedar Crest Intermediate School.
$11,462
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 58.1%
Federal 8.3%
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 Cedar Crest Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ferdinand Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Crest Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary 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 (~192 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cedar Crest Intermediate School
How many students attend Cedar Crest Intermediate School?
Cedar Crest Intermediate School has 192 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Huntingburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Crest Intermediate School is 21.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Crest Intermediate School?
19.6% of students at Cedar Crest Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Crest Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Crest Intermediate School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Huntingburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Crest Intermediate School?
Cedar Crest Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Crest Intermediate School rank among public schools in Huntingburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Crest Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Huntingburg, 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 Huntingburg on the city page.
Is Cedar Crest Intermediate School a good school?
Cedar Crest Intermediate School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?
Besides Cedar Crest Intermediate School, Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students), Ferdinand Elementary School (272 students), and Pine Ridge Elementary School (235 students). See the Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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