- Enrollment
- 1,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 181008001619 · Seymour, IN Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 16.5:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Seymour Senior High School (1,729 students)
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE added 37.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seymour Senior
Seymour Senior High School
1,729 students
- Seymour Middle
Seymour Middle School
778 students
- This school 609
Seymour-Jackson Elementary School
609 students
- Seymour-Reddin 609
Seymour-Redding Elementary School
609 students
- Margaret R Bro 499
Margaret R Brown Elementary School
499 students
- Emerson Elemen 257
Emerson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Seymour-Jackson Elementary School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seymour-Jackson Elementary School compares
Seymour-Jackson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Seymour Community Schools reports $10,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~609 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.