- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pendleton, IN
Pendleton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181044001713
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pendleton, IN.
School address
District: South Madison Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181044001713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Pendleton Elementary School held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 181044001713 · Pendleton, IN Other · MID · TRAD
893 enr · 19.4:1 · 32.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students)
Pendleton Elementary School held near 870 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Pendleton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights High School
1,502 students
- This school
Pendleton Elementary School
893 students
- Maple Ridge El
Maple Ridge Elementary School
858 students
- Pendleton Heig
Pendleton Heights Middle School
730 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
687 students
What this shows Pendleton Elementary School reports 893 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton Elementary School compares
Pendleton 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.1% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 893 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
893
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Indiana - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,980
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Pendleton Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Madison Com Sch Corp reports $10,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Heights Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Pendleton
2 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 (~893 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton Elementary School
How many students attend Pendleton Elementary School?
Pendleton Elementary School has 893 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pendleton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 840 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 22% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendleton Elementary School?
32.1% of students at Pendleton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Pendleton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton Elementary School?
Pendleton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Pendleton Elementary School rank among schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pendleton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in South Madison Com Sch Corp?
Besides Pendleton Elementary School, South Madison Com Sch Corp also operates Pendleton Heights High School (1,502 students), Maple Ridge Elementary School (858 students), and Pendleton Heights Middle School (730 students). See the South Madison Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.