- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rushville, IN
Rushville Elementary School East
Federal NCES profile for Rushville Elementary School East, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180975002471
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushville Elementary School East earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rushville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushville Elementary School East has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushville Elementary School East ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rushville, IN.
School address
District: Rush County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180975002471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+302 students YoY
Rushville Elementary School East grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (+91.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+302 students YoY 180975002471 · Rushville, IN Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 37.9:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushville Consolidated High School (619 students)
Rushville Elementary School East grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 631 in 2023-24 (+91.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rushville Elementary School East in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rushville Elementary School East
682 students
- Rushville Cons
Rushville Consolidated High School
619 students
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School West
366 students
- Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush Middle School
300 students
- Milroy Element 165
Milroy Elementary School
165 students
- Arlington Elem 106
Arlington Elementary School
106 students
What this shows Rushville Elementary School East reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rushville Elementary School East compares
Rushville Elementary School East is a growing 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 | 37.9:1 | ▲ 138% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
37.9:1
students per teacher
- 138% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$12,162
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
10
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Rushville Elementary School East is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rush County Schools reports $12,162 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rushville Elementary School East Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Consolidated High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rushville Elementary School West | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Rush Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milroy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rushville Elementary School East's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Rushville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~682 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~37.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rushville Elementary School East
How many students attend Rushville Elementary School East?
Rushville Elementary School East has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rushville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), up 302.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushville Elementary School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushville Elementary School East is 37.9:1, which is 138% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 141% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rushville Elementary School East?
54.4% of students at Rushville Elementary School East are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rushville Elementary School East?
The largest demographic group at Rushville Elementary School East is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Rushville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushville Elementary School East?
Rushville Elementary School East has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Rushville Elementary School East rank among public schools in Rushville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushville Elementary School East ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rushville, 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 Rush County Schools?
Besides Rushville Elementary School East, Rush County Schools also operates Rushville Consolidated High School (619 students), Rushville Elementary School West (366 students), and Benjamin Rush Middle School (300 students). See the Rush County Schools district page for the complete list.