Enrollment
496
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greensburg, IN
North Decatur Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Decatur Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180261000308
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Decatur Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
North Decatur Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Decatur Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Greensburg, IN.
School address
District: Decatur County Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180261000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Decatur Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Decatur Elementary School
North Decatur Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Greensburg, Indiana, enrolling 496 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 496 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 583 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #269.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Decatur County Community Schools also operates South Decatur Elementary School (467 students) and North Decatur Jr-Sr High School (441 students) alongside North Decatur 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 North Decatur Elementary School compares
North Decatur 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
496
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,687
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 95.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, North Decatur Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur County Community Schools, which includes North Decatur Elementary School.
$12,687
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 North Decatur Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Decatur Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Decatur Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary 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 (~496 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Decatur Elementary School
How many students attend North Decatur Elementary School?
North Decatur Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greensburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Decatur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Decatur Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 North Decatur Elementary School?
43.6% of students at North Decatur Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Decatur Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Decatur Elementary School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Greensburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Decatur Elementary School?
North Decatur Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 North Decatur Elementary School rank among public schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, North Decatur Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Greensburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greensburg on the city page.
Is North Decatur Elementary School a good school?
North Decatur Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Decatur County Community Schools?
Besides North Decatur Elementary School, Decatur County Community Schools also operates South Decatur Elementary School (467 students), North Decatur Jr-Sr High School (441 students), and South Decatur Jr-Sr High School (360 students). See the Decatur County Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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