- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
South Adams Elementary School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 181026001640 · Berne, IN Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.3:1 · 46.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Adams High School (347 students)
South Adams Elementary School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.8 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Adams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Adams Elementary School
671 students
- South Adams Hi
South Adams High School
347 students
- South Adams Mi
South Adams Middle School
294 students
What this shows South Adams Elementary School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Adams Elementary School compares
South Adams Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,696
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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
District finance for South Adams Schools reports $13,696 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~671 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.