- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bicknell, IN
North Knox Primary School
Federal NCES profile for North Knox Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180783001332
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Knox Primary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
North Knox Primary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Knox School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180783001332 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
North Knox Primary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180783001332 · Bicknell, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 11.8:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Knox Jr-Sr High School (541 students)
North Knox Primary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Knox Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Knox Jr-
North Knox Jr-Sr High School
541 students
- North Knox Int
North Knox Intermediate
370 students
- This school
North Knox Primary School
247 students
What this shows North Knox Primary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Knox Primary School compares
North Knox Primary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$13,033
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 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, North Knox Primary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Knox School Corp reports $13,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Knox Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Knox Jr-Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Knox Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Knox Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Knox Primary School
How many students attend North Knox Primary School?
North Knox Primary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bicknell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Knox Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Knox Primary School is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 Knox Primary School?
55.3% of students at North Knox Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Knox Primary School?
The largest demographic group at North Knox Primary School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Bicknell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Knox Primary School?
North Knox Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in North Knox School Corp?
Besides North Knox Primary School, North Knox School Corp also operates North Knox Jr-Sr High School (541 students) and North Knox Intermediate (370 students). See the North Knox School Corp district page for the complete list.