- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
South Decatur Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180261000310 · Greensburg, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 15.6:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Decatur Elementary School (496 students)
South Decatur Elementary School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Decatur Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Decatur
North Decatur Elementary School
496 students
- This school
South Decatur Elementary School
467 students
- North Decatur
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
441 students
- South Decatur
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
360 students
What this shows South Decatur Elementary School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Decatur Elementary School compares
South Decatur 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,673
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 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.
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
District finance for Decatur County Community Schools reports $13,673 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.