Enrollment
317
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockport, IN
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rockport-Ohio Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181056001732
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rockport · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockport-Ohio Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rockport, IN.
School address
District: South Spencer County Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181056001732 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockport-Ohio Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockport, Indiana, enrolling 317 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates South Spencer High School (350 students) and South Spencer Middle School (220 students) alongside Rockport-Ohio 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 Rockport-Ohio Elementary School compares
Rockport-Ohio 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,257
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 89.3%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Rockport-Ohio Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Spencer County Sch Corp, which includes Rockport-Ohio Elementary School.
$12,257
Per student
+1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Rockport-Ohio Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Spencer High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Spencer Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luce Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockport-Ohio Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~317 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
How many students attend Rockport-Ohio Elementary School?
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockport, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockport-Ohio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockport-Ohio Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Rockport-Ohio Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Rockport-Ohio Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockport-Ohio Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rockport-Ohio Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Rockport, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockport-Ohio Elementary School?
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rockport-Ohio Elementary School rank among public schools in Rockport?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockport-Ohio Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rockport, 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 Rockport on the city page.
Is Rockport-Ohio Elementary School a good school?
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 South Spencer County Sch Corp?
Besides Rockport-Ohio Elementary School, South Spencer County Sch Corp also operates South Spencer High School (350 students), South Spencer Middle School (220 students), and Luce Elementary School (178 students). See the South Spencer County Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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