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David Turnham Education Center

Grades PK–06 · Dale, IN · NCES 180801001375

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Dunn & Locust Sts · Dale, IN 47523

At a glance

Reported students

299

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18.58

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

16.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Indiana elementary enrollment

21st percentile

Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

320

David Turnham Education Center: 299 reported students.

State peer staffing position

70th percentile

16.1:1 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
276
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1

What the reported data says about David Turnham Education Center

David Turnham Education Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Dale. It is one of 6 current school records connected to North Spencer County Sch Corp. NCES reports 299 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, 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 (69.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). English learners represent 22.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 31.2%. 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 David Turnham Education Center

  1. 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
22.1%
Students with disabilities
31.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch
52.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White69.6%
  • Hispanic29.1%
  • Black0.3%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial1%

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 North Spencer County Sch Corp

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Nancy Hanks Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

296 reported students

Lincoln Trail Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

380 reported students

Chrisney Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

216 reported students

Heritage Hills Middle School

Middle · Grades 07–08

341 reported students

Heritage Hills High School

High · Grades 09–12

634 reported students

View all 6 district schools →