- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dillsboro, IN
Dillsboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dillsboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180024000053
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dillsboro Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 267
- students enrolled
Dillsboro Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180024000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dillsboro Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 180024000053 · Dillsboro, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 16.7:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: South Dearborn High School (625 students)
Dillsboro Elementary School held near 262 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Dillsboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn High School
625 students
- Aurora Element
Aurora Elementary School
524 students
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn Middle School
288 students
- This school
Dillsboro Elementary School
267 students
- Manchester Ele 145
Manchester Elementary School
145 students
What this shows Dillsboro Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dillsboro Elementary School compares
Dillsboro Elementary School 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,268
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Dillsboro Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Dearborn Community Sch Corp reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dillsboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dearborn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aurora Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dearborn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dillsboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dillsboro Elementary School
How many students attend Dillsboro Elementary School?
Dillsboro Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dillsboro, IN. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dillsboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dillsboro Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% 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 Dillsboro Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Dillsboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dillsboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dillsboro Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Dillsboro, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dillsboro Elementary School?
Dillsboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Dearborn Community Sch Corp?
Besides Dillsboro Elementary School, South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates South Dearborn High School (625 students), Aurora Elementary School (524 students), and South Dearborn Middle School (288 students). See the South Dearborn Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.