- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 181014001632 · Shelbyville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 17.1:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Sr High School (1,068 students)
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Sr
Shelbyville Sr High School
1,068 students
- Shelbyville Mi
Shelbyville Middle School
886 students
- William F Lope
William F Loper Elementary School
619 students
- This school
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch
565 students
- Coulston Eleme
Coulston Elementary School
428 students
- Golden Bear Pr 295
Golden Bear Preschool
295 students
What this shows Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch compares
Thomas a Hendricks Elementary Sch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,582
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
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.
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
District finance for Shelbyville Central Schools reports $12,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~565 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.