- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Whitley, IN
South Whitley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Whitley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181323002087
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Whitley Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 300
- students enrolled
South Whitley Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Whitko Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181323002087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
South Whitley Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 181323002087 · South Whitley, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitko Jr/Sr High School (505 students)
South Whitley Elementary School held near 295 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
South Whitley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitko Jr/Sr H
Whitko Jr/Sr High School
505 students
- This school
South Whitley Elementary School
300 students
- Pierceton Elem
Pierceton Elementary School
298 students
What this shows South Whitley Elementary School reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Whitley Elementary School compares
South Whitley 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, South Whitley Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitko Community School Corp reports $14,325 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Whitley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitko Jr/Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pierceton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Whitley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in South Whitley
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Whitley Elementary School
How many students attend South Whitley Elementary School?
South Whitley Elementary School has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Whitley, IN. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Whitley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Whitley Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Whitley Elementary School?
36.3% of students at South Whitley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Whitley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Whitley Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in South Whitley, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Whitley Elementary School?
South Whitley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Whitko Community School Corp?
Besides South Whitley Elementary School, Whitko Community School Corp also operates Whitko Jr/Sr High School (505 students) and Pierceton Elementary School (298 students). See the Whitko Community School Corp district page for the complete list.