- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, IN
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ernie Pyle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181059001736
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernie Pyle Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clinton, IN.
School address
District: South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181059001736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
224 on latest CCD 181059001736 · Clinton, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 10.7:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: South Vermillion Middle School (494 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 schools in Clinton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ernie Pyle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion Middle School
494 students
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion High School
446 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
366 students
- Van Duyn Eleme
Van Duyn Elementary School
242 students
- This school
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Ernie Pyle Elementary School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernie Pyle Elementary School compares
Ernie Pyle Elementary School vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 7% in Indiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,809
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp reports $12,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ernie Pyle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Vermillion High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Duyn Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernie Pyle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernie Pyle Elementary School
How many students attend Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has 224 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Ernie Pyle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernie Pyle Elementary School?
Ernie Pyle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Ernie Pyle Elementary School rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernie Pyle Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clinton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides Ernie Pyle Elementary School, South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion Middle School (494 students), South Vermillion High School (446 students), and Central Elementary School (366 students). See the South Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.