Enrollment
154
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vincennes, IN
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181212001929
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Vincennes · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Vincennes, IN.
School address
District: Vincennes Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181212001929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Vincennes, Indiana, enrolling 154 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is leaner than roughly 94% of Indiana schools and 35% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 76.0% of students qualify for free meals, 54% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Indiana schools, with 154 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 154 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Vincennes's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Knox Elementary School (653 students): James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.3:1 vs 17.6:1).
Vincennes Community School Corp also operates Lincoln High School (704 students) and George Rogers Clark School (626 students) alongside James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch.
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 James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch compares
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,943
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 81.2%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vincennes Community School Corp, which includes James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch.
$10,943
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.5%
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 James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Rogers Clark School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Vigo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Vincennes
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch has 154 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vincennes, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?
76.0% of students at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Vincennes, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Vincennes?
By Resource Investment Index, James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Vincennes, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vincennes on the city page.
Is James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch a good school?
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller 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 Vincennes Community School Corp?
Besides James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch, Vincennes Community School Corp also operates Lincoln High School (704 students), George Rogers Clark School (626 students), and Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch (413 students). See the Vincennes Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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