- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, IN
South Dearborn High School
Federal NCES profile for South Dearborn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180024000056
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dearborn High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Dearborn High School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Dearborn High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aurora, IN.
School address
District: South Dearborn Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180024000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
South Dearborn High School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 180024000056 · Aurora, IN High · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 15.2:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Elementary School (524 students)
South Dearborn High School held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Dearborn High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Dearborn High School
625 students
- Aurora Element
Aurora Elementary School
524 students
- South Dearborn
South Dearborn Middle School
288 students
- Dillsboro Elem
Dillsboro Elementary School
267 students
- Manchester Ele 145
Manchester Elementary School
145 students
What this shows South Dearborn High School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dearborn High School compares
South Dearborn High 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$11,268
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 95.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.9, South Dearborn 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 Dearborn Community Sch Corp reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Dearborn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dearborn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillsboro Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Dearborn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~625 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Dearborn High School
How many students attend South Dearborn High School?
South Dearborn High School has 625 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, IN. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dearborn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dearborn High School is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 Dearborn High School?
40.3% of students at South Dearborn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Dearborn High School?
The largest demographic group at South Dearborn High School is White at 95.4% of enrollment, in Aurora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dearborn High School?
South Dearborn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dearborn High School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, South Dearborn High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aurora, 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 Dearborn Community Sch Corp?
Besides South Dearborn High School, South Dearborn Community Sch Corp also operates Aurora Elementary School (524 students), South Dearborn Middle School (288 students), and Dillsboro Elementary School (267 students). See the South Dearborn Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.