- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
North Decatur Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 180261000308 · Greensburg, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
496 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: South Decatur Elementary School (467 students)
North Decatur Elementary School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Decatur Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Decatur Elementary School
496 students
- South Decatur
South Decatur Elementary School
467 students
- North Decatur
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
441 students
- South Decatur
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
360 students
What this shows North Decatur Elementary School reports 496 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Decatur Elementary School compares
North Decatur 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,673
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
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.
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
District finance for Decatur County Community Schools reports $13,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~496 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.