- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Veedersburg, IN
Southeast Fountain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Fountain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181062001743
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Fountain Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Veedersburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Fountain Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Fountain Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Veedersburg, IN.
School address
District: Southeast Fountain School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181062001743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Southeast Fountain Elementary grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 181062001743 · Veedersburg, IN Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 15.7:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Fountain Central High School (532 students)
Southeast Fountain Elementary grew from 473 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southeast Fountain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fountain Centr
Fountain Central High School
532 students
- This school
Southeast Fountain Elementary
502 students
- Southeast Foun 11
Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy
11 students
What this shows Southeast Fountain Elementary reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Fountain Elementary compares
Southeast Fountain Elementary is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Indiana - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,170
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Southeast Fountain Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Fountain School Corp reports $13,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Fountain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Fountain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 11
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar other schools in Veedersburg
2 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Fountain Elementary
How many students attend Southeast Fountain Elementary?
Southeast Fountain Elementary has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Veedersburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Fountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Fountain Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 0% 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 Southeast Fountain Elementary?
51.4% of students at Southeast Fountain Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Fountain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Fountain Elementary is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Veedersburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Fountain Elementary?
Southeast Fountain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
How does Southeast Fountain Elementary rank among schools in Veedersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Fountain Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Veedersburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southeast Fountain School Corp?
Besides Southeast Fountain Elementary, Southeast Fountain School Corp also operates Fountain Central High School (532 students) and Southeast Fountain Virtual Academy (11 students). See the Southeast Fountain School Corp district page for the complete list.