Enrollment
504
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evansville, IN
West Terrace Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Terrace Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180345000489
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Terrace Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 14
- elementary schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Terrace Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Terrace Elementary School ranks #4 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Terrace Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Terrace Elementary School
West Terrace Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Evansville, Indiana, enrolling 504 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 55% below the Indiana average.
With 504 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 504 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Evansville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Highland Elementary School (814 students): West Terrace Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 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 West Terrace 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 West Terrace Elementary School compares
West Terrace 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Indiana - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 89.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, West Terrace 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 Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes West Terrace 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 West Terrace Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Terrace 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
Vogel Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 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 (~504 students)
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Frequently asked questions about West Terrace Elementary School
How many students attend West Terrace Elementary School?
West Terrace Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Terrace Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Terrace Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% 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 West Terrace Elementary School?
22.3% of students at West Terrace Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Terrace Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Terrace Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Terrace Elementary School?
West Terrace Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 West Terrace Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Terrace Elementary School ranks #4 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 West Terrace Elementary School a good school?
West Terrace Elementary School earns 50/100 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 West Terrace 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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