- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seymour, IN
Cortland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cortland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181008001615
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cortland Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cortland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cortland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Seymour, IN.
School address
District: Seymour Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181008001615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Cortland Elementary School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-24.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 181008001615 · Seymour, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
89 enr · 9.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students)
Cortland Elementary School shrank from 138 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-24.6%). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cortland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour Senior
Seymour Senior High School
1,729 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
778 students
- Seymour-Jackso 609
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
609 students
- Seymour-Reddin 609
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
609 students
- Margaret R Bro 499
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
499 students
- This school 89
Cortland Elementary School
89 students
What this shows Cortland Elementary School reports 89 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cortland Elementary School compares
Cortland 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.5%
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
$10,276
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Cortland Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seymour Community Schools reports $10,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cortland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Jackson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret R Brown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cortland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Seymour
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~89 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cortland Elementary School
How many students attend Cortland Elementary School?
Cortland Elementary School has 89 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seymour, IN. CCD year-over-year: 138 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cortland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cortland Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% 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 Cortland Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Cortland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cortland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cortland Elementary School is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Seymour, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cortland Elementary School?
Cortland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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).
How does Cortland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Cortland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Seymour, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seymour on the city page.
What other schools are in Seymour Community Schools?
Besides Cortland Elementary School, Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students), Seymour Middle School (778 students), and Seymour-Jackson Elementary School (609 students). See the Seymour Community Schools district page for the complete list.