Enrollment
296
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nancy Hanks Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nancy Hanks Elementary School
Nancy Hanks Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ferdinand, Indiana, enrolling 296 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 33% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 296 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #55, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Ferdinand's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Park Jr-Sr High School (555 students): Nancy Hanks Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 13.5:1).
North Spencer County Sch Corp also operates Heritage Hills High School (634 students) and Lincoln Trail Elementary School (380 students) alongside Nancy Hanks 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 Nancy Hanks Elementary School compares
Nancy Hanks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,253
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 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.
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 94.6%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Spencer County Sch Corp, which includes Nancy Hanks Elementary School.
$10,253
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 56.7%
Federal 10.6%
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 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- 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.
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 (~296 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Ferdinand on the city page.
Is Nancy Hanks Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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