- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vincennes, IN
South Knox Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Knox Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181041001705
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Knox Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Vincennes · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Knox Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Knox Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Vincennes, IN.
School address
District: South Knox School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181041001705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Knox Elementary School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 181041001705 · Vincennes, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
653 enr · 17.6:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Knox Middle-High School (562 students)
South Knox Elementary School held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How South Knox Elementary School compares
South Knox Elementary 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,102
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 653 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, South Knox Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Knox School Corp reports $12,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Knox Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Knox Middle-High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Knox Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Vincennes
3 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 (~653 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Knox Elementary School
How many students attend South Knox Elementary School?
South Knox Elementary School has 653 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vincennes, IN. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Knox Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Knox Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Knox Elementary School?
36.7% of students at South Knox Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Knox Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Knox Elementary School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Vincennes, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Knox Elementary School?
South Knox Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Knox Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Vincennes?
By Resource Investment Index, South Knox Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Vincennes, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vincennes on the city page.
What other schools are in South Knox School Corp?
Besides South Knox Elementary School, South Knox School Corp also operates South Knox Middle-High School (562 students). See the South Knox School Corp district page for the complete list.