Enrollment
608
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jeffersonville, IN
Utica Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Utica Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180394000681
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Utica Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Jeffersonville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Utica Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Utica Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN.
School address
District: Greater Clark County Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180394000681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Utica Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Utica Elementary School
Utica Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jeffersonville, Indiana, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 608 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 379 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Jeffersonville's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside Elementary School (568 students): Utica Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 13.9:1).
Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students) and Charlestown Senior High School (860 students) alongside Utica Elementary School.
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 Utica Elementary School compares
Utica Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,005
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 61.2%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Utica Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Clark County Schools, which includes Utica Elementary School.
$11,005
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 60.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 Utica Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| River Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Utica Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,202
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Jeffersonville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northaven Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Square Elementary School
Standard public school
524 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
W E Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Standard public school
326 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Old Corden Porter School
Special-education school
23 students 4.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~608 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Utica Elementary School
How many students attend Utica Elementary School?
Utica Elementary School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jeffersonville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Utica Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Utica Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Utica Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Utica Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Utica Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Utica Elementary School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Jeffersonville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Utica Elementary School?
Utica Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Utica Elementary School rank among schools in Jeffersonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Utica Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Jeffersonville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jeffersonville on the city page.
Is Utica Elementary School a good school?
Utica Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Greater Clark County Schools?
Besides Utica Elementary School, Greater Clark County Schools also operates Jeffersonville High School (2,202 students), Charlestown Senior High School (860 students), and River Valley Middle School (857 students). See the Greater Clark County Schools district page for the complete list.
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