- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Van Duyn Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 181059001741 · Clinton, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 13.4:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: South Vermillion Middle School (494 students)
Van Duyn Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Van Duyn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion Middle School
494 students
- South Vermilli
South Vermillion High School
446 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
366 students
- This school
Van Duyn Elementary School
242 students
- Ernie Pyle Ele
Ernie Pyle Elementary School
224 students
What this shows Van Duyn Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Duyn Elementary School compares
Van Duyn 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,809
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
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.
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
District finance for South Vermillion Com Sch Corp reports $12,809 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.