- Enrollment
- 4,166
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modoc, IN
Indiana Digital Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Digital Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181173002654
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Digital Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Modoc · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Indiana Digital Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Digital Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Modoc, IN.
School address
District: Union School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181173002654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Indiana Digital Elementary held near 2,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 87.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 181173002654 · Modoc, IN Elementary · LARGE · TRAD
2,125 enr · 24.1:1 · 28.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students)
Indiana Digital Elementary held near 2,119 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 88.5 → 87.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indiana Digital Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indiana Digita
Indiana Digital Jr and High School
4,166 students
- This school
Indiana Digital Elementary
2,125 students
- Indiana Digita 1,238
Indiana Digital Alternative School
1,238 students
- Union Elementa 161
Union Elementary School
161 students
- Union Junior & 131
Union Junior & High School
131 students
What this shows Indiana Digital Elementary reports 2,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indiana Digital Elementary compares
Indiana Digital Elementary 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 52% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 43% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,125 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,125
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.0%
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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,477
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 21.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Indiana Digital Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Union School Corporation reports $8,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indiana Digital Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Digital Jr and High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Digital Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Junior & High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indiana Digital Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~2,125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Digital Elementary
How many students attend Indiana Digital Elementary?
Indiana Digital Elementary has 2,125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modoc, IN. CCD year-over-year: 2,120 (2022-23) → 2,119 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 52% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Digital Elementary?
28.0% of students at Indiana Digital Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Digital Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Digital Elementary is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Modoc, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Digital Elementary?
Indiana Digital Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Indiana Digital Elementary rank among public schools in Modoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Digital Elementary ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Modoc, 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 Modoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Union School Corporation?
Besides Indiana Digital Elementary, Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students), Indiana Digital Alternative School (1,238 students), and Union Elementary School (161 students). See the Union School Corporation district page for the complete list.