- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Central, IN
Heth-Washington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Heth-Washington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181036001696
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heth-Washington Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 162
- students enrolled
Heth-Washington Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Harrison Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181036001696 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Heth-Washington Elementary School held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 181036001696 · Central, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
162 enr · 18:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Corydon Central High School (748 students)
Heth-Washington Elementary School held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Heth-Washington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corydon Centra
Corydon Central High School
748 students
- Corydon Elemen
Corydon Elementary School
644 students
- Corydon Interm
Corydon Intermediate School
487 students
- Corydon Centra
Corydon Central Jr High School
358 students
- South Central
South Central Elementary
344 students
- This school 162
Heth-Washington Elementary School
162 students
What this shows Heth-Washington Elementary School reports 162 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heth-Washington Elementary School compares
Heth-Washington 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 162 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
162
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$13,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Heth-Washington Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Harrison Com Schools reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heth-Washington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corydon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corydon Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Central Jr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heth-Washington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~162 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heth-Washington Elementary School
How many students attend Heth-Washington Elementary School?
Heth-Washington Elementary School has 162 students enrolled. It is a public school in Central, IN. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heth-Washington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heth-Washington Elementary School is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heth-Washington Elementary School?
68.0% of students at Heth-Washington Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heth-Washington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Heth-Washington Elementary School is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Central, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heth-Washington Elementary School?
Heth-Washington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Harrison Com Schools?
Besides Heth-Washington Elementary School, South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Central High School (748 students), Corydon Elementary School (644 students), and Corydon Intermediate School (487 students). See the South Harrison Com Schools district page for the complete list.