Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sullivan, IN
Rural Community Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rural Community Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
The verdict
Rural Community Academy earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sullivan · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rural Community Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Community Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180004302138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
85 on latest CCD 180004302138 · Sullivan, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
85 enr · 10.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 public schools in Sullivan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Rural Community Academy compares
Rural Community Academy vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 102% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
District finance for Rural Community Schools Inc reports $19,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rural Community Academy
How many students attend Rural Community Academy?
Rural Community Academy has 85 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sullivan, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Community Academy is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% 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 Rural Community Academy?
100.0% of students at Rural Community Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rural Community Academy?
Rural Community Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rural Community Academy rank among public schools in Sullivan?
By Resource Investment Index, Rural Community Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sullivan, 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 Rural Community Schools Inc?
None; Rural Community Schools Inc is a single-school charter district, and Rural Community Academy is its only campus.