Enrollment
564
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dixie Bee Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dixie Bee Elementary School
Dixie Bee Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Terre Haute, Indiana, enrolling 564 students.
At 16.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 512 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #348.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Dixie Bee Elementary School.
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 Dixie Bee Elementary School compares
Dixie Bee Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vigo County School Corp, which includes Dixie Bee Elementary School.
$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 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
- 1,544
- 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 elementary 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 (~564 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dixie Bee Elementary School a good school?
Dixie Bee Elementary School earns 43/100 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 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.
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