- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 181056001732 · Rockport, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Spencer High School (350 students)
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School held near 320 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Spencer
South Spencer High School
350 students
- This school
Rockport-Ohio Elementary School
317 students
- South Spencer
South Spencer Middle School
220 students
- Luce Elementar
Luce Elementary School
178 students
What this shows Rockport-Ohio Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rockport-Ohio Elementary School compares
Rockport-Ohio 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,992
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
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.
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
District finance for South Spencer County Sch Corp reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~317 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.