- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
South Elementary School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 180255000307 · Danville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 31.3:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville Middle School (870 students)
South Elementary School grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville Middl
Danville Middle School
870 students
- Danville Commu
Danville Community High School
853 students
- This school
South Elementary School
626 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
446 students
What this shows South Elementary School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary School compares
South Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,334
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Danville Community School Corp reports $12,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~626 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.