- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sand Creek Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180519001417 · North Vernon, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 13.8:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings County High School (1,188 students)
Sand Creek Elementary School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jennings Count
Jennings County High School
1,188 students
- Jennings Count
Jennings County Middle School
572 students
- North Vernon E
North Vernon Elementary School
566 students
- This school 385
Sand Creek Elementary School
385 students
- Brush Creek El 303
Brush Creek Elementary School
303 students
- Hayden Element 284
Hayden Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Sand Creek Elementary School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek Elementary School compares
Sand Creek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,916
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Jennings County School Corporation reports $13,916 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.