- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180261000311 · Greensburg, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 9.7:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: North Decatur Elementary School (496 students)
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School held near 392 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Decatur
North Decatur Elementary School
496 students
- South Decatur
South Decatur Elementary School
467 students
- North Decatur
North Decatur Jr-Sr High School
441 students
- This school
South Decatur Jr-Sr High School
360 students
What this shows South Decatur Jr-Sr High School reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Decatur Jr-Sr High School compares
South Decatur Jr-Sr 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.