At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475.5
Dexter Elementary School: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Dexter Elementary School
Dexter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Evansville. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (34.9%) and Black (27.6%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dexter Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.9%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black27.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial14.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Delaware Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
379 reported students
Harper Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
344 reported students
Glenwood Leadership Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
436 reported students
Tekoppel Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Fairlawn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
450 reported students
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Public schools near Dexter Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Elementary School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 726 | 1 mi |
| Harper Elementary School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–05 | 344 | 1.1 mi |
| Fairlawn Elementary School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 450 | 1.2 mi |
| Caze Elementary School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–05 | 510 | 1.5 mi |
| Lodge Community School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–08 | 510 | 1.6 mi |
| Joshua Academy Elementary · Charter · Joshua Academy | KG–06 | 254 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dexter Elementary School
What grades does Dexter Elementary School serve?
Dexter Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
How many students attend Dexter Elementary School?
Dexter Elementary School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dexter Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 384 students and 29.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dexter Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dexter Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dexter Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dexter Elementary School in?
Dexter Elementary School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, based in Evansville, IN, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dexter Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hebron Elementary School (1 mi), Harper Elementary School (1.1 mi), Fairlawn Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.