Enrollment
609
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seymour, IN
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Seymour-Jackson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181008001619
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Seymour · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour-Jackson Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Seymour, IN.
School address
District: Seymour Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181008001619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seymour-Jackson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Seymour, Indiana, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 407 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (37%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Seymour's public schools, it stands alongside Seymour-Redding Elementary School (609 students): Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 14.5:1).
Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students) and Seymour Middle School (778 students) alongside Seymour-Jackson Elementary 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 Seymour-Jackson Elementary School compares
Seymour-Jackson Elementary 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 36.8%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seymour Community Schools, which includes Seymour-Jackson Elementary School.
$11,146
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 68.1%
Federal 11.7%
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 Seymour-Jackson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seymour Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seymour-Redding Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret R Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seymour-Jackson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Seymour
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 (~609 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
How many students attend Seymour-Jackson Elementary School?
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seymour, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seymour-Jackson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Seymour-Jackson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in Seymour, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seymour-Jackson Elementary School?
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Seymour-Jackson Elementary School rank among public schools in Seymour?
By Resource Investment Index, Seymour-Jackson Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Seymour, 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 Seymour on the city page.
Is Seymour-Jackson Elementary School a good school?
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School earns 52/100 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 Seymour Community Schools?
Besides Seymour-Jackson Elementary School, Seymour Community Schools also operates Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students), Seymour Middle School (778 students), and Seymour-Redding Elementary School (609 students). See the Seymour Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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