Enrollment
460
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Petersburg Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Petersburg Elementary School
Petersburg Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Petersburg, Indiana, enrolling 460 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 52.8% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 460 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 550 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #175.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 460 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Pike County School Corp also operates Pike Central High School (450 students) and Pike Central Middle School (383 students) alongside Petersburg 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 Petersburg Elementary School compares
Petersburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,549
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pike County School Corp, which includes Petersburg Elementary School.
$13,549
Per student
+12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.9%
State 57.1%
Federal 10.9%
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 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
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~460 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Petersburg on the city page.
Is Petersburg Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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