- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, IN
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180255000306
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Danville, IN.
School address
District: Danville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180255000306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
North Elementary School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 180255000306 · Danville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 12.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville Middle School (870 students)
North Elementary School shrank from 650 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 37.3 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville Middl
Danville Middle School
870 students
- Danville Commu
Danville Community High School
853 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
626 students
- This school
North Elementary School
446 students
What this shows North Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Elementary School compares
North Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,334
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
African American 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, North Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Danville Community School Corp reports $12,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Danville Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Elementary School
How many students attend North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 12.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 23% 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 Elementary School?
34.3% of students at North Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Danville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville Community School Corp?
Besides North Elementary School, Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Middle School (870 students), Danville Community High School (853 students), and South Elementary School (626 students). See the Danville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.