Enrollment
530
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Connersville, IN
Grandview Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grandview Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180351000504
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Connersville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Connersville, IN.
School address
District: Fayette County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180351000504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grandview Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grandview Elementary School
Grandview Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Connersville, Indiana, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 530 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #263.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Connersville's public schools, it stands alongside Eastview Elementary School (330 students): Grandview Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 15.7:1).
Fayette County School Corporation also operates Connersville Sr High School (912 students) and Connersville Middle School (434 students) alongside Grandview 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 Grandview Elementary School compares
Grandview 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 38% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 93.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, Grandview Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County School Corporation, which includes Grandview Elementary School.
$12,347
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 58.0%
Federal 18.7%
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 Grandview Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connersville Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connersville Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette Central Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frazee Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Connersville
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 (~530 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grandview Elementary School
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Connersville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandview Elementary School?
68.1% of students at Grandview Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grandview Elementary School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Connersville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Grandview Elementary School rank among schools in Connersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Connersville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Connersville on the city page.
Is Grandview Elementary School a good school?
Grandview Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. 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 Fayette County School Corporation?
Besides Grandview Elementary School, Fayette County School Corporation also operates Connersville Sr High School (912 students), Connersville Middle School (434 students), and Fayette Central Elementary (332 students). See the Fayette County School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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