Enrollment
364
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poseyville, IN
North Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180795001364
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Poseyville · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poseyville, IN.
School address
District: Msd North Posey Co Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180795001364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% 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 Poseyville, Indiana, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Poseyville's public schools, it stands alongside North Posey High School (453 students): North Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 14.2:1).
Msd North Posey Co Schools also operates North Posey High School (453 students) and South Terrace Elementary (404 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Indiana - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,847
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 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 93.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, North 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 Msd North Posey Co Schools, which includes North Elementary School.
$10,847
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 61.5%
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 North Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Posey High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Terrace Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Posey Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Poseyville
1 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 (~364 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 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poseyville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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?
32.1% 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 93.7% of enrollment, in Poseyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Poseyville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Poseyville, 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 Poseyville on the city page.
Is North Elementary School a good school?
North Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% 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 Msd North Posey Co Schools?
Besides North Elementary School, Msd North Posey Co Schools also operates North Posey High School (453 students), South Terrace Elementary (404 students), and North Posey Junior High School (234 students). See the Msd North Posey Co Schools district page for the complete list.
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