Enrollment
2,125
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
88.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indiana Digital Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indiana Digital Elementary
Indiana Digital Elementary is a large elementary school in Modoc, Indiana, enrolling 2,125 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Indiana schools and 52% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,125 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #37, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Union School Corporation spends $7,604 per pupil, 37% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students) and Indiana Digital Alternative School (1,238 students) alongside Indiana Digital Elementary.
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 Indiana Digital Elementary compares
Indiana Digital Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,604
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union School Corporation, which includes Indiana Digital Elementary.
$7,604
Per student
-37%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 93.8%
Federal 2.2%
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 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
- 4,166
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~2,125 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indiana Digital Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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