- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evansville, IN
Tekoppel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tekoppel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180345000485
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tekoppel Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #8 of 14
- elementary schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 69.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tekoppel Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tekoppel Elementary School ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Tekoppel Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180345000485 · Evansville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 13.8:1 · 69.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Tekoppel Elementary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tekoppel Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 440
Tekoppel Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Tekoppel Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tekoppel Elementary School compares
Tekoppel 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.7% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.7%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,576
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Tekoppel Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tekoppel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tekoppel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Evansville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
814 students 17:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lodge Community School
Standard public school
510 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
West Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Vogel Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tekoppel Elementary School
How many students attend Tekoppel Elementary School?
Tekoppel Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tekoppel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tekoppel Elementary School is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 Tekoppel Elementary School?
69.7% of students at Tekoppel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tekoppel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tekoppel Elementary School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tekoppel Elementary School?
Tekoppel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tekoppel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tekoppel Elementary School ranks #8 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, 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 Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Tekoppel Elementary School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.