Enrollment
671
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berne, IN
South Adams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Adams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181026001640
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Adams Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Berne · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.5%
- free-lunch eligible
South Adams Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Adams Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berne, IN.
School address
District: South Adams Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181026001640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% 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
What stands out at South Adams Elementary School
South Adams Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Berne, Indiana, enrolling 671 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 455 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #152.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 26.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
South Adams Schools also operates South Adams High School (347 students) and South Adams Middle School (294 students) alongside South Adams 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 South Adams Elementary School compares
South Adams 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.5% | ▼ 6% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,643
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, South Adams Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Adams Schools, which includes South Adams Elementary School.
$13,643
Per student
+13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How South Adams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Adams High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Adams Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Adams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~671 students)
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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 public 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 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, 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 (typical 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 South Adams Elementary School rank among public schools in Berne?
By Resource Investment Index, South Adams Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Berne, 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 Berne on the city page.
Is South Adams Elementary School a good school?
South Adams Elementary School earns 48/100 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 South Adams Schools?
Besides South Adams Elementary School, South Adams Schools also operates South Adams High School (347 students) and South Adams Middle School (294 students). See the South Adams Schools district page for the complete list.
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