- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knox, IN
Knox Community Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Knox Community Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180534000940
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knox Community Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Knox · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Knox Community Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Community Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Knox, IN.
School address
District: Knox Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180534000940 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Knox Community Elementary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 180534000940 · Knox, IN Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 18.9:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Knox Community High School (500 students)
Knox Community Elementary School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.5 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Knox Community Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Knox Community Elementary School
699 students
- Knox Community
Knox Community High School
500 students
- Knox Community
Knox Community Middle School
474 students
What this shows Knox Community Elementary School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knox Community Elementary School compares
Knox Community Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,246
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 699 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Knox Community Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knox Community School Corp reports $10,246 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knox Community Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knox Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knox Community Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide other 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knox Community Elementary School
How many students attend Knox Community Elementary School?
Knox Community Elementary School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knox, IN. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knox Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knox Community Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knox Community Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Knox Community Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knox Community Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Knox Community Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Knox, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knox Community Elementary School?
Knox Community Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Knox Community Elementary School rank among public schools in Knox?
By Resource Investment Index, Knox Community Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Knox, 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 Knox Community School Corp?
Besides Knox Community Elementary School, Knox Community School Corp also operates Knox Community High School (500 students) and Knox Community Middle School (474 students). See the Knox Community School Corp district page for the complete list.