Enrollment
421
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180480002353
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School — Osgood, IN
Federal NCES profile for Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School reports 421 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 49.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 1% below the Indiana average and 5% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp spends $15,450 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.1% from local sources (property taxes), 56.2% from the state, and 16.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 1% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 44% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 1% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$15,450
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 421 Top 44% in Indiana — larger than 56% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 49.0% -1% vs state
NCES ID 180480002353
Student demographics
White 96.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp, which includes Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School.
$15,450
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 56.2%
Federal 16.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
Similar other schools in Osgood
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School
How many students attend Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School?
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School has 421 students enrolled. It is a other school in Osgood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School is 13:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School?
49.0% of students at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School is White at 96.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Osgood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School?
Jac-Cen-Del Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.