Enrollment
385
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Vernon, IN
Sand Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180519001417
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in North Vernon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, IN.
School address
District: Jennings County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180519001417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sand Creek Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sand Creek Elementary School
Sand Creek Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Vernon, Indiana, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.7% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among North Vernon's public schools, it stands alongside North Vernon Elementary School (566 students): Sand Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students) and Jennings County Middle School (572 students) alongside Sand Creek Elementary School.
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 Sand Creek Elementary School compares
Sand Creek Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,975
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Sand Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jennings County School Corporation, which includes Sand Creek Elementary School.
$12,975
Per student
+7%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 60.2%
Federal 15.1%
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 Sand Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennings County Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in North Vernon
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 (~385 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Vernon, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 Sand Creek Elementary School?
81.7% of students at Sand Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in North Vernon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek Elementary School?
Sand Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sand Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in North Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in North Vernon, 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 North Vernon on the city page.
Is Sand Creek Elementary School a good school?
Sand Creek Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. 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 Jennings County School Corporation?
Besides Sand Creek Elementary School, Jennings County School Corporation also operates Jennings County High School (1,188 students), Jennings County Middle School (572 students), and North Vernon Elementary School (566 students). See the Jennings County School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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