- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Petersburg, IN
Petersburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Petersburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180890001481
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petersburg Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Petersburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Petersburg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, IN.
School address
District: Pike County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180890001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Petersburg Elementary School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 180890001481 · Petersburg, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 12.8:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike Central High School (450 students)
Petersburg Elementary School grew from 458 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Petersburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Petersburg Elementary School
460 students
- Pike Central H
Pike Central High School
450 students
- Pike Central M
Pike Central Middle School
383 students
- Winslow Elemen
Winslow Elementary School
268 students
What this shows Petersburg Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petersburg Elementary School compares
Petersburg Elementary School is a growing 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in Indiana - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,598
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Petersburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County School Corp reports $13,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petersburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Central High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pike Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winslow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petersburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Petersburg Elementary School
How many students attend Petersburg Elementary School?
Petersburg Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Petersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% 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 Petersburg Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Petersburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petersburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Petersburg Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Petersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petersburg Elementary School?
Petersburg 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 Petersburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Petersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Petersburg Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Petersburg, 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 Pike County School Corp?
Besides Petersburg Elementary School, Pike County School Corp also operates Pike Central High School (450 students), Pike Central Middle School (383 students), and Winslow Elementary School (268 students). See the Pike County School Corp district page for the complete list.