Enrollment
253
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 181323202755 Charter school
Springville Community Academy — Springville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Springville Community Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 65/100.
👥 Class size 65
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springville Community Academy earns a B- Resource Investment Index (65/100), with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools.
- B-
- Resource Index · 65/100
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 253
- students enrolled
School address
District: Springville Community Academy · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springville Community Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Springville Community Academy reports 253 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 38.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% below the Indiana average and 26% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Springville Community Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
9 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 94% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
253 larger than 26% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 253 Top 15% in Indiana — larger than 85% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 8.8:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 38.3% -23% vs state
NCES ID 181323202755
Student demographics
White 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Before you act on this record
Treat this page as the federal baseline — then verify locally.
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Frequently asked questions about Springville Community Academy
How many students attend Springville Community Academy?
Springville Community Academy has 253 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Springville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Springville Community Academy is 8.8:1, which is 45% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springville Community Academy?
38.3% of students at Springville Community Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springville Community Academy?
The largest demographic group at Springville Community Academy is White at 97.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Springville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springville Community Academy?
Springville Community Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Springville Community Academy a good school?
Springville Community Academy earns a B- Resource Investment Index (65/100), with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.