- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · French Lick, IN
Springs Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springs Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181098001796
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springs Valley Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 432
- students enrolled
Springs Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Springs Valley Com School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181098001796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Springs Valley Elementary School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 181098001796 · French Lick, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 16:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Springs Valley Comm High School (445 students)
Springs Valley Elementary School grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 433 in 2023-24 (+13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Springs Valley Elementary School compares
Springs Valley Elementary School 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 1% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
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
$13,033
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.5%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Springs Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springs Valley Com School Corp reports $13,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Springs Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Valley Comm High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springs Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Springs Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Springs Valley Elementary School?
Springs Valley Elementary School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in French Lick, IN. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springs Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springs Valley Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springs Valley Elementary School?
50.1% of students at Springs Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springs Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springs Valley Elementary School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in French Lick, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springs Valley Elementary School?
Springs Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Springs Valley Com School Corp?
Besides Springs Valley Elementary School, Springs Valley Com School Corp also operates Springs Valley Comm High School (445 students). See the Springs Valley Com School Corp district page for the complete list.