- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
366 on latest CCD 180975002485 · Rushville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.9:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Rushville Elementary School East (682 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 public schools in Rushville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rushville Elementary School West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rushville Elem
Rushville Elementary School East
682 students
- Rushville Cons
Rushville Consolidated High School
619 students
- This school
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 West reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rushville Elementary School West compares
Rushville Elementary School West vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 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
15.9:1
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
$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
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.
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 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
- 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.
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 (~366 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.