- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Vernon, IN
North Vernon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Vernon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180519000924
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Vernon Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in North Vernon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Vernon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Vernon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Jennings County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180519000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Vernon Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180519000924 · North Vernon, IN Other · MID · TRAD
566 enr · 13.8:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings County High School (1,188 students)
North Vernon Elementary School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Vernon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Count
Jennings County High School
1,188 students
- Jennings Count
Jennings County Middle School
572 students
- This school
North Vernon Elementary School
566 students
- Sand Creek Ele 385
Sand Creek Elementary School
385 students
- Brush Creek El 303
Brush Creek Elementary School
303 students
- Hayden Element 284
Hayden Elementary School
284 students
What this shows North Vernon Elementary School reports 566 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Vernon Elementary School compares
North Vernon Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
566
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$13,916
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, North Vernon Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jennings County School Corporation reports $13,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Vernon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennings County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Vernon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in North Vernon
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 (~566 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Vernon Elementary School
How many students attend North Vernon Elementary School?
North Vernon Elementary School has 566 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Vernon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Vernon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Vernon Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 Vernon Elementary School?
62.7% of students at North Vernon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Vernon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Vernon Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in North Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Vernon Elementary School?
North Vernon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does North Vernon Elementary School rank among public schools in North Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, North Vernon Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, 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 North Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Jennings County School Corporation?
Besides North Vernon Elementary School, Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students), Jennings County Middle School (572 students), and Sand Creek Elementary School (385 students). See the Jennings County School Corporation district page for the complete list.