Enrollment
493
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scottsburg Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scottsburg Elem School
Scottsburg Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Scottsburg, Indiana, enrolling 493 students.
At 15.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 493 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 419 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #380, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Scottsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Johnson Elementary School (219 students): Scottsburg Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 12.9:1).
Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students) and Scottsburg Middle School (556 students) alongside Scottsburg Elem 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 Scottsburg Elem School compares
Scottsburg Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott County School District 2, which includes Scottsburg Elem School.
$13,773
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 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
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~493 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Scottsburg Elem School a good school?
Scottsburg Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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