- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beech Grove, IN
South Grove Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for South Grove Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180045000095
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Grove Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Beech Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Grove Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Grove Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN.
School address
District: Beech Grove City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180045000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
South Grove Intermediate School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 180045000095 · Beech Grove, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 18.3:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students)
South Grove Intermediate School shrank from 610 students in 2022-23 to 575 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Grove Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beech Grove Sr
Beech Grove Sr High School
914 students
- This school
South Grove Intermediate School
586 students
- Hornet Park El
Hornet Park Elementary School
461 students
- Beech Grove Mi
Beech Grove Middle School
440 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
389 students
What this shows South Grove Intermediate School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Grove Intermediate School compares
South Grove Intermediate School is a shrinking 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$13,931
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, South Grove Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Beech Grove City Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Grove Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hornet Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Grove Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Beech Grove
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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Grove Intermediate School
How many students attend South Grove Intermediate School?
South Grove Intermediate School has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beech Grove, IN. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 575 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grove Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Grove Intermediate School is 18.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Grove Intermediate School?
72.6% of students at South Grove Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Grove Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at South Grove Intermediate School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Beech Grove, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Grove Intermediate School?
South Grove Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Grove Intermediate School rank among public schools in Beech Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, South Grove Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, 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 Beech Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Beech Grove City Schools?
Besides South Grove Intermediate School, Beech Grove City Schools also operates Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students), Hornet Park Elementary School (461 students), and Beech Grove Middle School (440 students). See the Beech Grove City Schools district page for the complete list.