Enrollment
439
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, IN
Southridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180456000769
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Highland, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Highland · Indiana
NCES ID 180456000769 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southridge Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southridge Elementary School
Southridge Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Highland, Indiana, enrolling 439 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.9:1 is larger than about 95% of Indiana schools and 38% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 439 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 545 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #468, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 439 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Highland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Allen J Warren Elementary School (308 students): Southridge Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.9:1 vs 20.5:1).
School Town of Highland also operates Highland High School (971 students) and Highland Middle School (774 students) alongside Southridge Elementary 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 Southridge Elementary School compares
Southridge 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▼ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,643
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Southridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Highland, which includes Southridge Elementary School.
$10,643
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 62.8%
Federal 10.7%
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 Southridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judith Morton Johnston Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen J Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mildred Merkley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
2 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 (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southridge Elementary School
How many students attend Southridge Elementary School?
Southridge Elementary School has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southridge Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southridge Elementary School?
39.2% of students at Southridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southridge Elementary School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Highland, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southridge Elementary School?
Southridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Southridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Southridge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
Is Southridge Elementary School a good school?
Southridge Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more 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 School Town of Highland?
Besides Southridge Elementary School, School Town of Highland also operates Highland High School (971 students), Highland Middle School (774 students), and Judith Morton Johnston Elementary (383 students). See the School Town of Highland district page for the complete list.
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