Enrollment
391
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottsburg, IN
Vienna-Finley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vienna-Finley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181002001614
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vienna-Finley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Scottsburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Vienna-Finley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 78% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vienna-Finley Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN.
School address
District: Scott County School District 2 · Indiana
NCES ID 181002001614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vienna-Finley Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vienna-Finley Elementary School
Vienna-Finley Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Scottsburg, Indiana, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 536 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #404, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 391 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students) and Scottsburg Middle School (556 students) alongside Vienna-Finley 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 Vienna-Finley Elementary School compares
Vienna-Finley 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Indiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 391 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 93.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Vienna-Finley 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 Scott County School District 2, which includes Vienna-Finley Elementary School.
$13,773
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 59.0%
Federal 15.9%
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 Vienna-Finley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsburg Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scottsburg Elem School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vienna-Finley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~391 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vienna-Finley Elementary School
How many students attend Vienna-Finley Elementary School?
Vienna-Finley Elementary School has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vienna-Finley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vienna-Finley Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vienna-Finley Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Vienna-Finley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vienna-Finley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vienna-Finley Elementary School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Scottsburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vienna-Finley Elementary School?
Vienna-Finley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Vienna-Finley Elementary School rank among public schools in Scottsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Vienna-Finley Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Scottsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Scottsburg on the city page.
Is Vienna-Finley Elementary School a good school?
Vienna-Finley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Scott County School District 2?
Besides Vienna-Finley Elementary School, Scott County School District 2 also operates Scottsburg Senior High School (678 students), Scottsburg Middle School (556 students), and Scottsburg Elem School (493 students). See the Scott County School District 2 district page for the complete list.
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