- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charlestown, IN
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180394000667
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Charlestown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Charlestown, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 180394000667 · Charlestown, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 17.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students)
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch grew from 477 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville High School
2,202 students
- Charlestown Se 860
Charlestown Senior High School
860 students
- River Valley M 857
River Valley Middle School
857 students
- Parkview Middl 656
Parkview Middle School
656 students
- Charlestown Mi 647
Charlestown Middle School
647 students
- This school 529
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch
529 students
What this shows Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch compares
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch is a growing 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,695
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Clark County Schools reports $11,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch
How many students attend Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charlestown, IN. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch?
45.7% of students at Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Charlestown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch?
Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Charlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Charlestown, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Jonathan Jennings Elementary Sch, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.