- Enrollment
- 1,953
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tennyson, IN
Tennyson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tennyson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181239001987
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennyson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 60
- students enrolled
Tennyson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Warrick County School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181239001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Tennyson Elementary School shrank from 69 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-15.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 181239001987 · Tennyson, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 8.6:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Castle High School (1,953 students)
Tennyson Elementary School shrank from 69 students in 2022-23 to 58 in 2023-24 (-15.9%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Tennyson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Castle High Sc
Castle High School
1,953 students
- John H Castle
John H Castle Elementary School
965 students
- Boonville High
Boonville High School
892 students
- Castle North M 758
Castle North Middle School
758 students
- Sharon Element 724
Sharon Elementary School
724 students
- This school 60
Tennyson Elementary School
60 students
What this shows Tennyson Elementary School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennyson Elementary School compares
Tennyson Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 8.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,885
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Tennyson Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Warrick County School Corp reports $11,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tennyson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John H Castle Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boonville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castle North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sharon Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennyson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~60 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Tennyson Elementary School
How many students attend Tennyson Elementary School?
Tennyson Elementary School has 60 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tennyson, IN. CCD year-over-year: 69 (2022-23) → 58 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Elementary School is 8.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 45% 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 Tennyson Elementary School?
55.1% of students at Tennyson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennyson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tennyson Elementary School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tennyson, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennyson Elementary School?
Tennyson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Warrick County School Corp?
Besides Tennyson Elementary School, Warrick County School Corp also operates Castle High School (1,953 students), John H Castle Elementary School (965 students), and Boonville High School (892 students). See the Warrick County School Corp district page for the complete list.