- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Terre Haute, IN
Dixie Bee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dixie Bee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181209001903
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dixie Bee Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 21
- public schools in Terre Haute · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dixie Bee Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Bee Elementary School ranks #4 of 21 public schools in Terre Haute, IN.
School address
District: Vigo County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181209001903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dixie Bee Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 181209001903 · Terre Haute, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 16.1:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Terre Haute South Vigo High School (1,544 students)
Dixie Bee Elementary School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.8 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Dixie Bee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Terre Haute So
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
1,544 students
- Terre Haute No
Terre Haute North Vigo High School
1,486 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
686 students
- Lost Creek Ele
Lost Creek Elementary School
672 students
- Otter Creek Mi
Otter Creek Middle School
670 students
- This school 564
Dixie Bee Elementary School
564 students
What this shows Dixie Bee Elementary School reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dixie Bee Elementary School compares
Dixie Bee 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 30% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Indiana - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$10,792
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Asian 9.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.3%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Dixie Bee Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vigo County School Corp reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dixie Bee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Haute South Vigo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terre Haute North Vigo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otter Creek Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dixie Bee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dixie Bee Elementary School
How many students attend Dixie Bee Elementary School?
Dixie Bee Elementary School has 564 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Terre Haute, IN. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dixie Bee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dixie Bee Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dixie Bee Elementary School?
34.8% of students at Dixie Bee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dixie Bee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dixie Bee Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Terre Haute, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dixie Bee Elementary School?
Dixie Bee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Dixie Bee Elementary School rank among public schools in Terre Haute?
By Resource Investment Index, Dixie Bee Elementary School ranks #4 of 21 public 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 public schools in Terre Haute on the city page.
What other schools are in Vigo County School Corp?
Besides Dixie Bee Elementary School, 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.