- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, IN
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181059001735
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clinton, IN.
School address
District: South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181059001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Central Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+22.5%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 181059001735 · Clinton, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 16.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Vermillion Middle School (494 students)
Central Elementary School grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 370 in 2023-24 (+22.5%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion Middle School
494 students
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion High School
446 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
366 students
- Van Duyn Eleme
Van Duyn Elementary School
242 students
- Ernie Pyle Ele
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Indiana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$12,809
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp reports $12,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Vermillion High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Duyn Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernie Pyle Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), up 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
58.3% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Clinton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Central Elementary School rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Clinton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides Central Elementary School, South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion Middle School (494 students), South Vermillion High School (446 students), and Van Duyn Elementary School (242 students). See the South Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.