Enrollment
653
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Knox Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Knox Elementary School
South Knox Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vincennes, Indiana, enrolling 653 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 472 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 653 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Vincennes's elementary schools, it stands alongside Benjamin Franklin Elementary Sch (413 students): South Knox Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.5:1).
Its district, South Knox School Corp, also runs South Knox Middle-High School (562 students).
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 Knox Elementary School compares
South Knox 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,415
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Knox School Corp, which includes South Knox Elementary School.
$11,415
Per student
-5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 57.7%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Vincennes
3 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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Knox Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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