Enrollment
344
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, IN
South Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181036002284
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 344
- students enrolled
South Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Harrison Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181036002284 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Central Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Central Elementary
South Central Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Elizabeth, Indiana, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 20% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 465 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #318.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Elizabeth's public schools, it stands alongside South Central Jr & Sr High School (260 students): South Central Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 10.4:1).
South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Central High School (748 students) and Corydon Elementary School (644 students) alongside South Central Elementary.
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 Central Elementary compares
South Central Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,426
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, South Central Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Harrison Com Schools, which includes South Central Elementary.
$12,426
Per student
+3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 59.6%
Federal 13.1%
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 Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Corydon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corydon Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Central Jr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Central Jr & Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Elizabeth
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 (~344 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Central Elementary
How many students attend South Central Elementary?
South Central Elementary has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary is 19.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Central Elementary?
42.6% of students at South Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Central Elementary is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Elementary?
South Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Central Elementary a good school?
South Central Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Harrison Com Schools?
Besides South Central Elementary, South Harrison Com Schools also operates Corydon Central High School (748 students), Corydon Elementary School (644 students), and Corydon Intermediate School (487 students). See the South Harrison Com Schools district page for the complete list.
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