- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, IN
South Central Jr & Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Jr & Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181036002285
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Jr & Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 260
- students enrolled
South Central Jr & Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Harrison Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181036002285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
South Central Jr & Sr High School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 181036002285 · Elizabeth, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 10.4:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Corydon Central High School (748 students)
South Central Jr & Sr High School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Central Jr & Sr High School 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
- South Central
South Central Elementary
344 students
- This school 260
South Central Jr & Sr High School
260 students
What this shows South Central Jr & Sr High School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Jr & Sr High School compares
South Central Jr & Sr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, South Central Jr & Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Jr & Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corydon Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Corydon Central Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Jr & Sr High School'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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Central Jr & Sr High School
How many students attend South Central Jr & Sr High School?
South Central Jr & Sr High School has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, IN. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Jr & Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Jr & Sr High School is 10.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% 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 Central Jr & Sr High School?
42.6% of students at South Central Jr & Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Jr & Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Jr & Sr High School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Jr & Sr High School?
South Central Jr & Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Jr & Sr High School, 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.