Enrollment
671
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 181026001640
South Adams Elementary School — Berne, IN
Federal NCES profile for South Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
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: South Adams Schools · 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)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Adams Elementary 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
South Adams Elementary School reports 671 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Indiana average and 10% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Adams Schools spends $16,936 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.7% from local sources (property taxes), 49.6% from the state, and 26.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), 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 South Adams Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 13% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 80% | — | — |
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
46.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$16,936
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 671 Top 80% in Indiana — larger than 20% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.5% -6% vs state
NCES ID 181026001640
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.8%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Adams Schools, which includes South Adams Elementary School.
$16,936
Per student
+16%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 49.6%
Federal 26.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about South Adams Elementary School
How many students attend South Adams Elementary School?
South Adams Elementary School has 671 students enrolled. It is a other school in Berne, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Adams Elementary School is 14:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 12% 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 South Adams Elementary School?
46.5% of students at South Adams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Adams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Adams Elementary School is White at 86.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Berne, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Adams Elementary School?
South Adams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.