- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Southridge Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 180456000769 · Highland, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 21.9:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (971 students)
Southridge Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
971 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
774 students
- This school
Southridge Elementary School
439 students
- Judith Morton 383
Judith Morton Johnston Elementary
383 students
- Allen J Warren 308
Allen J Warren Elementary School
308 students
- Mildred Merkle 290
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
290 students
What this shows Southridge Elementary School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southridge Elementary School compares
Southridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,938
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 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.
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
District finance for School Town of Highland reports $10,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~439 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.