- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
West Terrace Elementary School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 180345000489 · Evansville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 15.3:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
West Terrace Elementary School shrank from 560 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
West Terrace Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school 504
West Terrace Elementary School
504 students
What this shows West Terrace Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Terrace Elementary School compares
West Terrace Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,332
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~504 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), down 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.