Enrollment
366
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rushville, IN
Rushville Elementary School West
Federal NCES profile for Rushville Elementary School West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180975002485
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rushville Elementary School West earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rushville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rushville Elementary School West has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rushville Elementary School West ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rushville, IN.
School address
District: Rush County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180975002485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rushville Elementary School West compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rushville Elementary School West
Rushville Elementary School West is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rushville, Indiana, enrolling 366 students.
At 15.9:1, 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 366 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 420 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Rushville's public schools, it stands alongside Rushville Elementary School East (682 students): Rushville Elementary School West is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 37.9:1).
Rush County Schools also operates Rushville Elementary School East (682 students) and Rushville Consolidated High School (619 students) alongside Rushville Elementary School West.
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 Rushville Elementary School West compares
Rushville Elementary School West on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in Indiana - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,102
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
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rush County Schools, which includes Rushville Elementary School West.
$13,102
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 14.6%
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 Rushville Elementary School West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushville Elementary School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rushville Consolidated High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Rush Middle School | Similar size | 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 West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~366 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rushville Elementary School West
How many students attend Rushville Elementary School West?
Rushville Elementary School West has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rushville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rushville Elementary School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Rushville Elementary School West is 15.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rushville Elementary School West?
58.5% of students at Rushville Elementary School West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rushville Elementary School West?
Rushville Elementary School West has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Rushville Elementary School West rank among public schools in Rushville?
By Resource Investment Index, Rushville Elementary School West ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Rushville on the city page.
Is Rushville Elementary School West a good school?
Rushville Elementary School West earns 39/100 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 Rush County Schools?
Besides Rushville Elementary School West, Rush County Schools also operates Rushville Elementary School East (682 students), Rushville Consolidated High School (619 students), and Benjamin Rush Middle School (300 students). See the Rush County Schools district page for the complete list.
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