Enrollment
306
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Terre Haute, IN
Deming Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Deming Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181209001902
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deming Early Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Deming Early Learning Center has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deming Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Deming Early Learning Center compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Deming Early Learning Center
Deming Early Learning Center is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 306 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 306 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Terre Haute's public schools, it stands alongside Lost Creek Elementary School (672 students): Deming Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 14.3:1).
Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students) and Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students) alongside Deming Early Learning Center.
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 Deming Early Learning Center compares
Deming Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Indiana - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 75.2%
Two or More 12.4%
African American 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Deming Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Deming Early Learning Center.
$12,067
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 64.5%
Federal 13.0%
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 Deming Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deming Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Terre Haute
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lost Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
672 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Terre Town Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Standard public school
440 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Rio Grande Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~306 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Deming Early Learning Center
How many students attend Deming Early Learning Center?
Deming Early Learning Center has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deming Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Deming Early Learning Center is 13.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Deming Early Learning Center?
70.4% of students at Deming Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deming Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Deming Early Learning Center is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deming Early Learning Center?
Deming Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Deming Early Learning Center rank among schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Deming Early Learning Center ranks #5 of 14 schools in Terre Haute, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
Is Deming Early Learning Center a good school?
Deming Early Learning Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Deming Early Learning Center, Vigo County School Corp also operates Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students), Terre Haute North Vigo High School (1,486 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (686 students). See the Vigo County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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