Enrollment
586
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Grove Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Grove Intermediate School
South Grove Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Beech Grove, Indiana, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 586 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.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #206.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 147 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Beech Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (389 students): South Grove Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 16.2:1).
Beech Grove City Schools also operates Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students) and Hornet Park Elementary School (461 students) alongside South Grove Intermediate 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 Grove Intermediate School compares
South Grove Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beech Grove City Schools, which includes South Grove Intermediate School.
$13,369
Per student
+11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 58.4%
Federal 16.6%
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 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
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 (~586 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Grove Intermediate School a good school?
South Grove Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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