Enrollment
235
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubois, IN
Northeast Dubois Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northeast Dubois Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180812001390
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northeast Dubois Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dubois · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northeast Dubois Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Dubois Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dubois, IN.
School address
District: Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180812001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northeast Dubois Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northeast Dubois Elementary School
Northeast Dubois Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Dubois, Indiana, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Indiana schools and 23% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Dubois's public schools, it stands alongside Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School (358 students): Northeast Dubois Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 14.3:1).
Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School (358 students) and Northeast Dubois Intermediate School (240 students) alongside Northeast Dubois 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 Northeast Dubois Elementary School compares
Northeast Dubois 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Indiana - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,862
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Northeast Dubois 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 Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp, which includes Northeast Dubois Elementary School.
$13,862
Per student
+15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 48.4%
Federal 1.5%
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 Northeast Dubois Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northeast Dubois Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northeast Dubois Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Dubois
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 (~235 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Northeast Dubois Elementary School
How many students attend Northeast Dubois Elementary School?
Northeast Dubois Elementary School has 235 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dubois, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Dubois Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northeast Dubois Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northeast Dubois Elementary School?
20.9% of students at Northeast Dubois Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northeast Dubois Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northeast Dubois Elementary School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Dubois, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northeast Dubois Elementary School?
Northeast Dubois Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northeast Dubois Elementary School rank among public schools in Dubois?
By Resource Investment Index, Northeast Dubois Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dubois, 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 Dubois on the city page.
Is Northeast Dubois Elementary School a good school?
Northeast Dubois Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp?
Besides Northeast Dubois Elementary School, Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp also operates Northeast Dubois Jr/Sr High School (358 students) and Northeast Dubois Intermediate School (240 students). See the Northeast Dubois Co Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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