Enrollment
257
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seymour, IN
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181008001616
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerson Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Seymour, IN.
School address
District: Seymour Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181008001616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emerson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Seymour, Indiana, enrolling 257 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.7% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 277 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 55/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Seymour's elementary schools, it stands alongside Margaret R Brown Elementary School (499 students): Emerson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 12.5:1).
Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students) and Seymour Middle School (778 students) alongside Emerson 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 Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$11,146
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 59.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Emerson 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 Seymour Community Schools, which includes Emerson Elementary School.
$11,146
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 68.1%
Federal 11.7%
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 Emerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Jackson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret R Brown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Seymour
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seymour, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Emerson Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Emerson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary School is White at 59.5% of enrollment, in Seymour, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emerson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Seymour, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seymour on the city page.
Is Emerson Elementary School a good school?
Emerson Elementary School earns 60/100 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 Seymour Community Schools?
Besides Emerson Elementary School, Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students), Seymour Middle School (778 students), and Seymour-Jackson Elementary School (609 students). See the Seymour Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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