- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scottsburg, IN
Scottsburg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Scottsburg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181002001608
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scottsburg Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Scottsburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scottsburg Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsburg Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 2 · Indiana
NCES ID 181002001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Scottsburg Elem School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 181002001608 · Scottsburg, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 15.9:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students)
Scottsburg Elem School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Scottsburg Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsburg Sen
Scottsburg Senior High School
678 students
- Scottsburg Mid
Scottsburg Middle School
556 students
- This school
Scottsburg Elem School
493 students
- Vienna-Finley
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
391 students
- Johnson Elemen 219
Johnson Elementary School
219 students
- Lexington Elem 205
Lexington Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Scottsburg Elem School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Scottsburg Elem School compares
Scottsburg Elem 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 33% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
47.5%
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
$13,918
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Scottsburg Elem School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scott County School District 2 reports $13,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scottsburg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vienna-Finley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scottsburg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Scottsburg
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scottsburg Elem School
How many students attend Scottsburg Elem School?
Scottsburg Elem School has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scottsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scottsburg Elem School 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 Scottsburg Elem School?
65.6% of students at Scottsburg Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scottsburg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Scottsburg Elem School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scottsburg Elem School?
Scottsburg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Scottsburg Elem School rank among public schools in Scottsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Scottsburg Elem School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, 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 Scottsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Scott County School District 2?
Besides Scottsburg Elem School, Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students), Scottsburg Middle School (556 students), and Vienna-Finley Elementary School (391 students). See the Scott County School District 2 district page for the complete list.