Enrollment
806
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntingburg, IN
Huntingburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huntingburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181087001236
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntingburg Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Huntingburg · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntingburg Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntingburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Huntingburg, IN.
School address
District: Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181087001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntingburg Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntingburg Elementary School
Huntingburg Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Huntingburg, Indiana, enrolling 806 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 33% 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 54.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 806 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 304 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Southridge High School (583 students) and Southridge Middle School (394 students) alongside Huntingburg 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 Huntingburg Elementary School compares
Huntingburg 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 806 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
806
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,442
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
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 51.5%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Huntingburg Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp, which includes Huntingburg Elementary School.
$12,442
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 57.7%
Federal 15.3%
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 Huntingburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southridge High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holland Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntingburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~806 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huntingburg Elementary School
How many students attend Huntingburg Elementary School?
Huntingburg Elementary School has 806 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntingburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntingburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntingburg Elementary School is 21.2:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntingburg Elementary School?
54.2% of students at Huntingburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntingburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huntingburg Elementary School is White at 51.5% of enrollment, in Huntingburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntingburg Elementary School?
Huntingburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Huntingburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Huntingburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntingburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Huntingburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Huntingburg on the city page.
Is Huntingburg Elementary School a good school?
Huntingburg Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp?
Besides Huntingburg Elementary School, Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Southridge High School (583 students), Southridge Middle School (394 students), and Holland Elementary School (244 students). See the Southwest Dubois Co Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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