Enrollment
565
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shelbyville, IN
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181014001632
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shelbyville, IN.
School address
District: Shelbyville Central Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181014001632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Shelbyville, Indiana, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 426 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #207.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Shelbyville's elementary schools, it stands alongside William F Loper Elementary School (619 students): Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 15.1:1).
Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students) and Shelbyville Middle School (886 students) alongside Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch.
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 Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch compares
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▲ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$11,104
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shelbyville Central Schools, which includes Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch.
$11,104
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 63.3%
Federal 10.7%
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 Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelbyville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F Loper Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coulston Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Bear Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Shelbyville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~565 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
How many students attend Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch?
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch?
61.7% of students at Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch?
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville on the city page.
Is Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch a good school?
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. 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 Shelbyville Central Schools?
Besides Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch, Shelbyville Central Schools also operates Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students), Shelbyville Middle School (886 students), and William F Loper Elementary School (619 students). See the Shelbyville Central Schools district page for the complete list.
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