Enrollment
360
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greensburg, IN
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for South Decatur Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180261000311
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Greensburg · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Decatur Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Greensburg, IN.
School address
District: Decatur County Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180261000311 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Decatur Jr-Sr High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greensburg, Indiana, enrolling 360 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.7:1, South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Indiana schools and 39% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 360 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 496 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 180 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Greensburg's public schools, it stands alongside Greensburg Elementary (975 students): South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 16.5:1).
Decatur County Community Schools also operates North Decatur Elementary School (496 students) and South Decatur Elementary School (467 students) alongside South Decatur Jr-Sr High 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 Jr-Sr High School compares
South Decatur Jr-Sr High 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 39% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Indiana - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur County Community Schools, which includes South Decatur Jr-Sr High 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 Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Decatur Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Decatur Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Decatur Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Decatur Jr-Sr High 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
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~360 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend South Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School has 360 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greensburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is 9.7:1, which is 39% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 38% 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 Jr-Sr High School?
44.2% of students at South Decatur 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 Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at South Decatur Jr-Sr High School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Greensburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Decatur Jr-Sr High School?
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Decatur Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Greensburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Decatur Jr-Sr High School ranks #1 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 Jr-Sr High School a good school?
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Indiana schools. 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 Jr-Sr High School, Decatur County Community Schools also operates North Decatur Elementary School (496 students), South Decatur Elementary School (467 students), and North Decatur Jr-Sr High School (441 students). See the Decatur County Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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