Enrollment
467
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensburg, IN
South Decatur Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Decatur Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180261000310
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Decatur Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Decatur Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Decatur Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Greensburg, IN.
School address
District: Decatur County Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180261000310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Decatur Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Decatur Elementary School
South Decatur Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Greensburg, Indiana, enrolling 467 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 536 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #266.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greensburg's public schools, it stands alongside Greensburg Elementary (975 students): South Decatur Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Decatur County Community Schools also operates North Decatur Elementary School (496 students) and North Decatur Jr-Sr High School (441 students) alongside South Decatur Elementary School.
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 Decatur Elementary School compares
South Decatur Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,687
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, South Decatur Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur County Community Schools, which includes South Decatur Elementary School.
$12,687
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.6%
State 59.2%
Federal 9.2%
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 Decatur Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Decatur Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar other schools in Greensburg
3 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 (~467 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Decatur Elementary School
How many students attend South Decatur Elementary School?
South Decatur Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Decatur Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Decatur Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Decatur Elementary School?
54.4% of students at South Decatur Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Decatur Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Decatur Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Greensburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Decatur Elementary School?
South Decatur Elementary School 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).
How does South Decatur Elementary School rank among schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Decatur Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Greensburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greensburg on the city page.
Is South Decatur Elementary School a good school?
South Decatur Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Decatur County Community Schools?
Besides South Decatur Elementary School, Decatur County Community Schools also operates North Decatur Elementary School (496 students), North Decatur Jr-Sr High School (441 students), and South Decatur Jr-Sr High School (360 students). See the Decatur County Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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