At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
13th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
344
Scipio Elementary School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
13.7:1 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
- 259
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Scipio Elementary School
Scipio Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Scipio. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Jennings County School Corporation. NCES reports 252 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 13th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to 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 (93.7%) and multiracial (3.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 27.4%. 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 Scipio Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.33 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 27.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- 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
- White93.7%
- Hispanic2.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.2%
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 Jennings County School Corporation
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Graham Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
250 reported students
Hayden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
284 reported students
Brush Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
303 reported students
Sand Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
385 reported students
Panther Virtual Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
North Vernon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
566 reported students
Public schools near Scipio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek Elementary School Elementary · Jennings County School Corporation | PK–06 | 385 | 4.3 mi |
| Jennings County High School High · Jennings County School Corporation | 09–12 | 1,188 | 6.6 mi |
| Hayden Elementary School Elementary · Jennings County School Corporation | KG–06 | 284 | 6.7 mi |
| North Vernon Elementary School Elementary · Jennings County School Corporation | PK–06 | 566 | 6.8 mi |
| Jennings County Middle School Middle · Jennings County School Corporation | 07–08 | 572 | 6.9 mi |
| Rockcreek Elementary School Elementary · Bartholomew Con School Corp | PK–06 | 351 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Scipio Elementary School
What grades does Scipio Elementary School serve?
Scipio Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jennings County School Corporation.
How many students attend Scipio Elementary School?
Scipio Elementary School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 13th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 259 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Scipio Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 252 students and 18.33 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 Scipio Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Scipio Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jennings County School Corporation attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Scipio Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Scipio Elementary School in?
Scipio Elementary School is part of Jennings County School Corporation, based in North Vernon, IN, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Scipio Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sand Creek Elementary School (4.3 mi), Jennings County High School (6.6 mi), Hayden Elementary School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.