- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union Mills, IN
South Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180219000262
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 523
- students enrolled
South Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180219000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
South Central Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 180219000262 · Union Mills, IN Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 20.1:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Jr-Sr High School (463 students)
South Central Elementary School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How South Central Elementary School compares
South Central 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Indiana - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, South Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Central Com School Corp reports $11,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Union Mills
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Elementary School
How many students attend South Central Elementary School?
South Central Elementary School has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union Mills, IN. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Elementary School is 20.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Central Elementary School?
34.9% of students at South Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Elementary School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Union Mills, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Elementary School?
South Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Central Com School Corp?
Besides South Central Elementary School, South Central Com School Corp also operates South Central Jr-Sr High School (463 students). See the South Central Com School Corp district page for the complete list.