Enrollment
566
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180017602603 Charter school
Seven Oaks Classical School — Ellettsville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Seven Oaks Classical School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 54/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Seven Oaks Classical School · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seven Oaks Classical School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Seven Oaks Classical School reports 566 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 74% below the Indiana average and 75% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Seven Oaks Classical School spends $19,749 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.3% from local sources (property taxes), 81.8% from the state, and 13.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seven Oaks Classical School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 74% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 566 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 74% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
— 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,749
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 566 Top 69% in Indiana — larger than 31% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 10.7:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.9% -74% vs state
NCES ID 180017602603
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seven Oaks Classical School, which includes Seven Oaks Classical School.
$19,749
Per student
+36%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.3%
State 81.8%
Federal 13.8%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Seven Oaks Classical School
How many students attend Seven Oaks Classical School?
Seven Oaks Classical School has 566 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ellettsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Oaks Classical School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Oaks Classical School is 10.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seven Oaks Classical School?
12.9% of students at Seven Oaks Classical School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Oaks Classical School?
The largest demographic group at Seven Oaks Classical School is White at 89.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ellettsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Oaks Classical School?
Seven Oaks Classical School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.