Enrollment
242
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clinton, IN
Van Duyn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Duyn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181059001741
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Duyn Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Duyn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Duyn Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clinton, IN.
School address
District: South Vermillion Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181059001741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Duyn Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Duyn Elementary School
Van Duyn Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Clinton, Indiana, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 45.3% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clinton's public schools, it stands alongside Central Elementary School (366 students): Van Duyn Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 16.6:1).
South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion Middle School (494 students) and South Vermillion High School (446 students) alongside Van Duyn 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 Van Duyn Elementary School compares
Van Duyn 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 8% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Van Duyn Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp, which includes Van Duyn Elementary School.
$12,690
Per student
+5%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 56.7%
Federal 17.4%
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 Van Duyn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Vermillion Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Vermillion High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernie Pyle Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Duyn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Clinton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~242 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Van Duyn Elementary School
How many students attend Van Duyn Elementary School?
Van Duyn Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clinton, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Duyn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Duyn Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Van Duyn Elementary School?
45.3% of students at Van Duyn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Duyn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Duyn Elementary School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Clinton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Duyn Elementary School?
Van Duyn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Van Duyn Elementary School rank among schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Duyn Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Clinton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clinton on the city page.
Is Van Duyn Elementary School a good school?
Van Duyn Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 South Vermillion Com Sch Corp?
Besides Van Duyn Elementary School, South Vermillion Com Sch Corp also operates South Vermillion Middle School (494 students), South Vermillion High School (446 students), and Central Elementary School (366 students). See the South Vermillion Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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