Enrollment
626
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Danville, IN
South Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180255000307
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Danville, IN.
School address
District: Danville Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180255000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary School
South Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Danville, Indiana, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 97% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 396 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #382, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 626 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Danville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Danville Middle School (870 students): South Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (31.3:1 vs 18.1:1).
Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Middle School (870 students) and Danville Community High School (853 students) alongside South 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 Elementary School compares
South 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 | 31.3:1 | ▲ 97% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.3:1
students per teacher
- 97% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 626 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.6%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, South Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Community School Corp, which includes South Elementary School.
$11,427
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 8.8%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danville Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 853
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Danville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~626 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elementary School
How many students attend South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Danville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary School is 31.3:1, which is 97% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 99% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Elementary School?
28.6% of students at South Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Danville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary School?
South Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Danville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Danville on the city page.
Is South Elementary School a good school?
South Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Danville Community School Corp?
Besides South Elementary School, Danville Community School Corp also operates Danville Middle School (870 students), Danville Community High School (853 students), and North Elementary School (446 students). See the Danville Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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