- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chrisney, IN
Chrisney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chrisney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180801001373
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chrisney 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.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 216
- students enrolled
Chrisney Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180801001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Chrisney Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180801001373 · Chrisney, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 16.6:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Hills High School (634 students)
Chrisney Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Chrisney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills High School
634 students
- Lincoln Trail
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
380 students
- Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills Middle School
341 students
- David Turnham
David Turnham Education Center
299 students
- Nancy Hanks El
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
296 students
- This school 216
Chrisney Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Chrisney Elementary School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chrisney Elementary School compares
Chrisney Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 37.1% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 90% | - | - |
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.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
$9,379
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Chrisney Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for North Spencer County Sch Corp reports $9,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chrisney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hills Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Turnham Education Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nancy Hanks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chrisney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chrisney Elementary School
How many students attend Chrisney Elementary School?
Chrisney Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chrisney, IN. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chrisney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chrisney 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 Chrisney Elementary School?
37.1% of students at Chrisney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chrisney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chrisney Elementary School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Chrisney, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chrisney Elementary School?
Chrisney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides Chrisney Elementary School, North Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Heritage Hills High School (634 students), Lincoln Trail Elementary School (380 students), and Heritage Hills Middle School (341 students). See the North Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.