Enrollment
432
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springs Valley Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springs Valley Elementary School
Springs Valley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in French Lick, Indiana, enrolling 432 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.1% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 545 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Springs Valley Com School Corp, also runs Springs Valley Comm High School (445 students).
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 Springs Valley Elementary School compares
Springs Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,605
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springs Valley Com School Corp, which includes Springs Valley Elementary School.
$12,605
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 54.5%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~432 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Springs Valley Elementary School a good school?
Springs Valley Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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