- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fortville, IN
Fortville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fortville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180726002152
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fortville Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Fortville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fortville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fortville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fortville, IN.
School address
District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180726002152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Fortville Elementary School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180726002152 · Fortville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 17.2:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students)
Fortville Elementary School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fortville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Vernon High
Mt Vernon High School
1,470 students
- Mt Vernon Midd
Mt Vernon Middle School
1,150 students
- This school
Fortville Elementary School
789 students
- Mt Comfort Ele
Mt Comfort Elementary School
714 students
- Mccordsville E
Mccordsville Elementary School
700 students
- Mt Vernon Earl 117
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
117 students
What this shows Fortville Elementary School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fortville Elementary School compares
Fortville 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$12,211
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 789 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.7%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Fortville Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Vernon Community School Corp reports $12,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fortville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Comfort Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccordsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fortville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 58.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fortville Elementary School
How many students attend Fortville Elementary School?
Fortville Elementary School has 789 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fortville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fortville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fortville Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fortville Elementary School?
28.2% of students at Fortville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fortville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fortville Elementary School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Fortville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fortville Elementary School?
Fortville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Fortville Elementary School rank among public schools in Fortville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fortville Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Fortville, 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 Mt Vernon Community School Corp?
Besides Fortville Elementary School, Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students), Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students), and Mt Comfort Elementary School (714 students). See the Mt Vernon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.