- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ferdinand, IN
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nancy Hanks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180801000167
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nancy Hanks Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Ferdinand · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Nancy Hanks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ferdinand, IN.
School address
District: North Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180801000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Nancy Hanks Elementary School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 180801000167 · Ferdinand, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 21.1:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Hills High School (634 students)
Nancy Hanks Elementary School grew from 271 students in 2022-23 to 288 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Nancy Hanks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills High School
634 students
- Lincoln Trail
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
380 students
- Heritage Hills
Heritage Hills Middle School
341 students
- David Turnham
David Turnham Education Center
299 students
- This school
Nancy Hanks Elementary School
296 students
- Chrisney Eleme 216
Chrisney Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Nancy Hanks Elementary School reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nancy Hanks Elementary School compares
Nancy Hanks Elementary School 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,379
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Nancy Hanks Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for North Spencer County Sch Corp reports $9,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nancy Hanks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Hills High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Hills Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David Turnham Education Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chrisney Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nancy Hanks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ferdinand
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~296 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Hanks Elementary School
How many students attend Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School has 296 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ferdinand, IN. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nancy Hanks Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 33% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
14.8% of students at Nancy Hanks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nancy Hanks Elementary School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Ferdinand, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nancy Hanks Elementary School?
Nancy Hanks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Nancy Hanks Elementary School rank among schools in Ferdinand?
By Resource Investment Index, Nancy Hanks Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Ferdinand, 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 North Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides Nancy Hanks Elementary School, North Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Heritage Hills High School (634 students), Lincoln Trail Elementary School (380 students), and Heritage Hills Middle School (341 students). See the North Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.