- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-16.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 181008001616 · Seymour, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 14.3:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students)
Emerson Elementary School shrank from 323 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-16.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour Senior
Seymour Senior High School
1,729 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
778 students
- Seymour-Jackso 609
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
609 students
- Seymour-Reddin 609
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
609 students
- Margaret R Bro 499
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
499 students
- This school 257
Emerson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,276
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
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.
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
District finance for Seymour Community Schools reports $10,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~257 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.