Enrollment
425
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vevay, IN
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson-Craig Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181122001808
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vevay · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson-Craig Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vevay, IN.
School address
District: Switzerland County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181122001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson-Craig Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson-Craig Elementary School
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Vevay, Indiana, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Indiana schools and 21% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.9% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 528 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #485, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Switzerland County School Corp also operates Switzerland Co Senior High School (459 students) and Switzerland Co Elementary School (323 students) alongside Jefferson-Craig Elementary School.
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 Jefferson-Craig Elementary School compares
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$10,965
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 94.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.4, Jefferson-Craig Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Switzerland County School Corp, which includes Jefferson-Craig Elementary School.
$10,965
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 59.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 Jefferson-Craig Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland Co Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Switzerland Co Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Switzerland Co Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson-Craig Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~425 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson-Craig Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson-Craig Elementary School?
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vevay, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson-Craig Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson-Craig Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson-Craig Elementary School?
52.9% of students at Jefferson-Craig Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson-Craig Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson-Craig Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Vevay, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson-Craig Elementary School?
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Jefferson-Craig Elementary School rank among public schools in Vevay?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson-Craig Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vevay, 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 Vevay on the city page.
Is Jefferson-Craig Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson-Craig Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Switzerland County School Corp?
Besides Jefferson-Craig Elementary School, Switzerland County School Corp also operates Switzerland Co Senior High School (459 students), Switzerland Co Elementary School (323 students), and Switzerland Co Middle School (215 students). See the Switzerland County School Corp district page for the complete list.
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