- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dale, IN
David Turnham Education Center
Federal NCES profile for David Turnham Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180801001375
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Turnham Education Center earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 299
- students enrolled
David Turnham Education Center 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 180801001375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
David Turnham Education Center held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180801001375 · Dale, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 16.6:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Hills High School (634 students)
David Turnham Education Center held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.9 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
David Turnham Education Center 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
- This school
David Turnham Education Center
299 students
- Nancy Hanks El
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
296 students
- Chrisney Eleme 216
Chrisney Elementary School
216 students
What this shows David Turnham Education Center reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Turnham Education Center compares
David Turnham Education Center 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 | 46.0% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
12.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, David Turnham Education Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 David Turnham Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hills High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hills Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nancy Hanks Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chrisney Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Turnham Education Center'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
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Turnham Education Center
How many students attend David Turnham Education Center?
David Turnham Education Center has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dale, IN. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Turnham Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at David Turnham Education Center 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 David Turnham Education Center?
46.0% of students at David Turnham Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Turnham Education Center?
The largest demographic group at David Turnham Education Center is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Dale, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Turnham Education Center?
David Turnham Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides David Turnham Education Center, 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.