- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ferdinand Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 181064001744 · Ferdinand, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 16:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students)
Ferdinand Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ferdinand Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Park Jr
Forest Park Jr-Sr High School
555 students
- This school
Ferdinand Elementary School
272 students
- Pine Ridge Ele
Pine Ridge Elementary School
235 students
- Cedar Crest In 192
Cedar Crest Intermediate School
192 students
What this shows Ferdinand Elementary School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ferdinand Elementary School compares
Ferdinand Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,120
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
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.
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
District finance for Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp reports $11,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~272 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.