- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Straughn, IN
Tri Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tri Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181038001703
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 358
- students enrolled
Tri Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Henry School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181038001703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Tri Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 181038001703 · Straughn, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 17:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri Junior-Senior High School (458 students)
Tri Elementary School held near 329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Tri Elementary School compares
Tri 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,661
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Tri Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Henry School Corp reports $11,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri Junior-Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri Elementary School
How many students attend Tri Elementary School?
Tri Elementary School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Straughn, IN. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Tri Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tri Elementary School is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Straughn, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri Elementary School?
Tri Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in South Henry School Corp?
Besides Tri Elementary School, South Henry School Corp also operates Tri Junior-Senior High School (458 students). See the South Henry School Corp district page for the complete list.