Enrollment
530
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerville, IN
Centerville-Abington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Centerville-Abington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180156000215
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville-Abington Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville-Abington Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville-Abington Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Centerville, IN.
School address
District: Centerville-Abington Com Schs · Indiana
NCES ID 180156000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville-Abington Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville-Abington Elem School
Centerville-Abington Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Centerville, Indiana, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 556 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #366.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1060 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Centerville-Abington Com Schs also operates Centerville Sr High School (518 students) and Rose Hamilton Elementary School (441 students) alongside Centerville-Abington Elem 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 Centerville-Abington Elem School compares
Centerville-Abington Elem 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,253
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 89.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Centerville-Abington Elem School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Centerville-Abington Com Schs, which includes Centerville-Abington Elem School.
$10,253
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 69.7%
Federal 9.2%
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 Centerville-Abington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Hamilton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centerville-Abington Jr High Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville-Abington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~530 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville-Abington Elem School
How many students attend Centerville-Abington Elem School?
Centerville-Abington Elem School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville-Abington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville-Abington Elem School is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerville-Abington Elem School?
40.2% of students at Centerville-Abington Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville-Abington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Centerville-Abington Elem School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Centerville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville-Abington Elem School?
Centerville-Abington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Centerville-Abington Elem School rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville-Abington Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
Is Centerville-Abington Elem School a good school?
Centerville-Abington Elem School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Centerville-Abington Com Schs?
Besides Centerville-Abington Elem School, Centerville-Abington Com Schs also operates Centerville Sr High School (518 students), Rose Hamilton Elementary School (441 students), and Centerville-Abington Jr High Sch (266 students). See the Centerville-Abington Com Schs district page for the complete list.
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