- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scipio, IN
Scipio Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Scipio Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180519000927
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scipio Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 252
- students enrolled
Scipio Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jennings County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180519000927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Scipio Elementary School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180519000927 · Scipio, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 14:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Jennings County High School (1,188 students)
Scipio Elementary School shrank from 254 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Scipio 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
- Sand Creek Ele 385
Sand Creek Elementary School
385 students
- Brush Creek El 303
Brush Creek Elementary School
303 students
- This school 252
Scipio Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Scipio Elementary School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scipio Elementary School compares
Scipio Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Scipio 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 Scipio Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jennings County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Vernon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brush Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scipio 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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scipio Elementary School
How many students attend Scipio Elementary School?
Scipio Elementary School has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scipio, IN. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scipio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scipio Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Scipio Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Scipio Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scipio Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Scipio Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Scipio, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scipio Elementary School?
Scipio Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Jennings County School Corporation?
Besides Scipio 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.