Enrollment
272
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferdinand, IN
Ferdinand Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ferdinand Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181064001744
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ferdinand Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Ferdinand · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ferdinand Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ferdinand Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ferdinand, IN.
School address
District: Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181064001744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ferdinand Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ferdinand Elementary School
Ferdinand Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ferdinand, Indiana, enrolling 272 students.
At 16:1, 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.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 105 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ferdinand's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students): Ferdinand Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 13.5:1).
Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students) and Pine Ridge Elementary School (235 students) alongside Ferdinand 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 Ferdinand Elementary School compares
Ferdinand 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% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,462
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Ferdinand Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp, which includes Ferdinand Elementary School.
$11,462
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 58.1%
Federal 8.3%
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 Ferdinand Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Crest Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ferdinand Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Ferdinand
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~272 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ferdinand Elementary School
How many students attend Ferdinand Elementary School?
Ferdinand Elementary School has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferdinand, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ferdinand Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ferdinand Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Ferdinand Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ferdinand Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ferdinand Elementary School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Ferdinand, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ferdinand Elementary School?
Ferdinand Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Ferdinand Elementary School rank among schools in Ferdinand?
By Resource Investment Index, Ferdinand Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Ferdinand, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ferdinand on the city page.
Is Ferdinand Elementary School a good school?
Ferdinand Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?
Besides Ferdinand Elementary School, Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students), Pine Ridge Elementary School (235 students), and Cedar Crest Intermediate School (192 students). See the Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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