- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, IN
Southview Preschool Center
Federal NCES profile for Southview Preschool Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180015002557
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Preschool Center earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Preschool Center has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Preschool Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015002557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
205 on latest CCD 180015002557 · Anderson, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 20.5:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,768 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 schools in Anderson. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Southview Preschool Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,768 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
916 students
- Eastside Eleme 581
Eastside Elementary School
581 students
- Tenth Street E 529
Tenth Street Elementary School
529 students
- Anderson Eleme 496
Anderson Elementary School
496 students
- This school 205
Southview Preschool Center
205 students
What this shows Southview Preschool Center reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Preschool Center compares
Southview Preschool Center vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
79.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,276
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
District finance for Anderson Community School Corp reports $15,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Preschool Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Preschool Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Anderson
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Preschool Center
How many students attend Southview Preschool Center?
Southview Preschool Center has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Preschool Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Preschool Center is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southview Preschool Center?
69.8% of students at Southview Preschool Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Preschool Center?
Southview Preschool Center has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southview Preschool Center rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Preschool Center ranks #3 of 3 schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson Community School Corp?
Besides Southview Preschool Center, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students), Highland Middle School (916 students), and Eastside Elementary School (581 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.