Enrollment
484
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evansville, IN
Vogel Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vogel Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180345000487
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vogel Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #11 of 14
- elementary schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Vogel Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vogel Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vogel Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vogel Elementary School
Vogel Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Evansville, Indiana, enrolling 484 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 484 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 466 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 484 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evansville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Elementary School (814 students): Vogel Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17:1).
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students) and William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students) alongside Vogel 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 Vogel Elementary School compares
Vogel 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,310
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
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 70.2%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Vogel 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 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Vogel Elementary School.
$12,310
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
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 Vogel Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vogel Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Evansville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Highland Elementary School
Standard public school
814 students 17:1 students per teacher
Stockwell Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lodge Community School
Standard public school
510 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
West Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~484 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Vogel Elementary School
How many students attend Vogel Elementary School?
Vogel Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vogel Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vogel Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Vogel Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Vogel Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vogel Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vogel Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vogel Elementary School?
Vogel Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Vogel Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vogel Elementary School ranks #11 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evansville on the city page.
Is Vogel Elementary School a good school?
Vogel Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Vogel Elementary School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.
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