- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richland, IN
Luce Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Luce Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181056001731
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luce Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 178
- students enrolled
Luce Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181056001731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Luce Elementary School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 181056001731 · Richland, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 10.5:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Spencer High School (350 students)
Luce Elementary School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Luce Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Spencer
South Spencer High School
350 students
- Rockport-Ohio
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
317 students
- South Spencer
South Spencer Middle School
220 students
- This school
Luce Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Luce Elementary School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luce Elementary School compares
Luce 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% 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
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,992
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, Luce Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for South Spencer County Sch Corp reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luce Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Spencer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockport-Ohio Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Spencer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luce Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luce Elementary School
How many students attend Luce Elementary School?
Luce Elementary School has 178 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richland, IN. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luce Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 33% 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 Luce Elementary School?
32.3% of students at Luce Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luce Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Luce Elementary School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Richland, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luce Elementary School?
Luce Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides Luce Elementary School, South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates South Spencer High School (350 students), Rockport-Ohio Elementary School (317 students), and South Spencer Middle School (220 students). See the South Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.