Enrollment
487
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Corydon, IN
Corydon Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Corydon Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181036000385
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Corydon Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Corydon · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Corydon Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corydon Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corydon, IN.
School address
District: South Harrison Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181036000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corydon Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corydon Intermediate School
Corydon Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Corydon, Indiana, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 33% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 579 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #455, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 487 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Central High School (748 students) and Corydon Elementary School (644 students) alongside Corydon 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 Corydon Intermediate School compares
Corydon 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
12.5%
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
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Corydon 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 South Harrison Com Schools, which includes Corydon Intermediate School.
$12,426
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 59.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 Corydon Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corydon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corydon Central Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Jr & Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corydon Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~487 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Corydon Intermediate School
How many students attend Corydon Intermediate School?
Corydon Intermediate School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Corydon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corydon Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corydon Intermediate School is 21.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corydon Intermediate School?
46.5% of students at Corydon Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corydon Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Corydon Intermediate School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Corydon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corydon Intermediate School?
Corydon Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Corydon Intermediate School rank among public schools in Corydon?
By Resource Investment Index, Corydon Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Corydon, 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 Corydon on the city page.
Is Corydon Intermediate School a good school?
Corydon Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 South Harrison Com Schools?
Besides Corydon Intermediate School, South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Central High School (748 students), Corydon Elementary School (644 students), and Corydon Central Jr High School (358 students). See the South Harrison Com Schools district page for the complete list.
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