- Enrollment
- 1,207
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redkey, IN
Redkey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Redkey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180498000917
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redkey Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 52.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 326
- students enrolled
Redkey Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jay School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180498000917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Redkey Elementary School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180498000917 · Redkey, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.2:1 · 52.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students)
Redkey Elementary School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Redkey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jay County Jr/
Jay County Jr/Sr High School
1,207 students
- East Jay Eleme
East Jay Elementary
529 students
- East Elementar 395
East Elementary School
395 students
- This school 326
Redkey Elementary School
326 students
- Bloomfield Ele 279
Bloomfield Elementary School
279 students
- West Jay Eleme 214
West Jay Elementary
214 students
What this shows Redkey Elementary School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redkey Elementary School compares
Redkey Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.8% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,336
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Redkey Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Jay School Corporation reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redkey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay County Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Jay Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bloomfield Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Jay Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redkey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redkey Elementary School
How many students attend Redkey Elementary School?
Redkey Elementary School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redkey, IN. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redkey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redkey Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Redkey Elementary School?
52.8% of students at Redkey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redkey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Redkey Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Redkey, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redkey Elementary School?
Redkey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jay School Corporation?
Besides Redkey Elementary School, Jay School Corporation also operates Jay County Jr/Sr High School (1,207 students), East Jay Elementary (529 students), and East Elementary School (395 students). See the Jay School Corporation district page for the complete list.