- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cayuga, IN
North Vermillion Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Vermillion Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180807000184
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Vermillion Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 367
- students enrolled
North Vermillion Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180807000184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
North Vermillion Elementary School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 180807000184 · Cayuga, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.2:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: North Vermillion High School (364 students)
North Vermillion Elementary School shrank from 332 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How North Vermillion Elementary School compares
North Vermillion 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▲ 0% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,565
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, North Vermillion Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for North Vermillion Com Sch Corp reports $11,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Vermillion Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vermillion High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Vermillion Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Cayuga
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~367 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Vermillion Elementary School
How many students attend North Vermillion Elementary School?
North Vermillion Elementary School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cayuga, IN. CCD year-over-year: 332 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Vermillion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Vermillion Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% 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 Vermillion Elementary School?
49.7% of students at North Vermillion Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Vermillion Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Vermillion Elementary School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Cayuga, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Vermillion Elementary School?
North Vermillion Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in North Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides North Vermillion Elementary School, North Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates North Vermillion High School (364 students). See the North Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.