- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rising Sun, IN
Ohio County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ohio County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180960001572
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ohio County Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rising Sun · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ohio County Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rising Sun, IN.
School address
District: Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com · Indiana
NCES ID 180960001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ohio County Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 180960001572 · Rising Sun, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 15.7:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Rising Sun High School (235 students)
Ohio County Elementary School held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ohio County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ohio County Elementary School
409 students
- Rising Sun Hig
Rising Sun High School
235 students
- Ohio County Mi
Ohio County Middle School
187 students
What this shows Ohio County Elementary School reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ohio County Elementary School compares
Ohio County 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,344
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Ohio County Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com reports $13,344 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ohio County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ohio County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ohio County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ohio County Elementary School
How many students attend Ohio County Elementary School?
Ohio County Elementary School has 409 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rising Sun, IN. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ohio County Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% higher 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 Ohio County Elementary School?
44.5% of students at Ohio County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ohio County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ohio County Elementary School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Rising Sun, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ohio County Elementary School?
Ohio County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Ohio County Elementary School rank among public schools in Rising Sun?
By Resource Investment Index, Ohio County Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rising Sun, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com?
Besides Ohio County Elementary School, Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com also operates Rising Sun High School (235 students) and Ohio County Middle School (187 students). See the Rising Sun-Ohio Co Com district page for the complete list.