- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, IN
Covington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Covington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180243000276
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Covington Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Covington Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Covington, IN.
School address
District: Covington Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180243000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Covington Elementary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 180243000276 · Covington, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 15.4:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Covington Community High School (278 students)
Covington Elementary School grew from 414 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Covington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Covington Elementary School
447 students
- Covington Comm
Covington Community High School
278 students
- Covington Midd 178
Covington Middle School
178 students
What this shows Covington Elementary School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Covington Elementary School compares
Covington 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,669
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Covington Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington Community School Corp reports $14,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Covington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Covington Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Covington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Covington Elementary School
How many students attend Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, IN. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covington Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Covington Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Covington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Covington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Covington Elementary School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Covington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Covington Elementary School?
Covington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Covington Elementary School rank among public schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Covington Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Covington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Covington Community School Corp?
Besides Covington Elementary School, Covington Community School Corp also operates Covington Community High School (278 students) and Covington Middle School (178 students). See the Covington Community School Corp district page for the complete list.