- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Central Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 181036002284 · Elizabeth, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 19.1:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Corydon Central High School (748 students)
South Central Elementary held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corydon Centra
Corydon Central High School
748 students
- Corydon Elemen
Corydon Elementary School
644 students
- Corydon Interm
Corydon Intermediate School
487 students
- Corydon Centra
Corydon Central Jr High School
358 students
- This school
South Central Elementary
344 students
- South Central 260
South Central Jr & Sr High School
260 students
What this shows South Central Elementary reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Elementary compares
South Central Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,663
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
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.
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
District finance for South Harrison Com Schools reports $13,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.