Enrollment
446
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Elementary School
North Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Danville, Indiana, enrolling 446 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, North Elementary School is leaner than roughly 87% of Indiana schools and 24% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 508 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #483, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Middle School (870 students) and Danville Community High School (853 students) alongside North 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 Elementary School compares
North 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,427
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Community School Corp, which includes North Elementary School.
$11,427
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 31.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~446 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of 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 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.
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