- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 181212001929 · Vincennes, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 10.3:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (704 students)
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 15.1 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
704 students
- George Rogers
George Rogers Clark School
626 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch
413 students
- Tecumseh-Harri
Tecumseh-Harrison Elementary Sch
380 students
- Francis Vigo E
Francis Vigo Elementary School
314 students
- This school 154
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch
154 students
What this shows James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch compares
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,586
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
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.
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
District finance for Vincennes Community School Corp reports $11,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 18.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.