Enrollment
154
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 181212001929
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch — Vincennes, IN
Federal NCES profile for James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 38
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: Vincennes Community School 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-26% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch reports 154 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 76.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Indiana average and 47% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 154 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Vincennes Community School Corp spends $14,239 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 58.2% from the state, and 14.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 54% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 6% | — | — |
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
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,239
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 154 Top 6% in Indiana — larger than 94% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 76.0% +54% vs state
NCES ID 181212001929
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 154:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vincennes Community School Corp, which includes James Whitcomb Riley Elem Sch.
$14,239
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 11.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 25% 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 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.