At a glance
Reported students
408
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
404.5
Rio Grande Elementary School: 408 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.66
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about Rio Grande Elementary School
Rio Grande Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Terre Haute. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Vigo County School Corp. NCES reports 408 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, 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 (92.9%) and multiracial (4.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 22.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Rio Grande Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.92 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
- Students with disabilities
- 22.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White92.9%
- Hispanic1%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
Not reported as 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 Vigo County School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
401 reported students
Farrington Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Adelaide De Vaney Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Benjamin Franklin Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
441 reported students
Ouabache Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Sugar Creek Consolidated Elem Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
452 reported students
Public schools near Rio Grande 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terre Town Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 553 | 4.4 mi |
| Rosedale Elementary School Elementary · Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp | PK–06 | 318 | 5.1 mi |
| Lost Creek Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 672 | 5.7 mi |
| Deming Early Learning Center Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–03 | 306 | 6.2 mi |
| Ouabache Elementary School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 366 | 6.5 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School Elementary · Vigo County School Corp | PK–05 | 441 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande Elementary School
What grades does Rio Grande Elementary School serve?
Rio Grande Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Vigo County School Corp.
How many students attend Rio Grande Elementary School?
Rio Grande Elementary School reported 408 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rio Grande Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 408 students and 32.92 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 Rio Grande Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rio Grande Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Vigo County School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Rio Grande Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
49.5% 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 Rio Grande Elementary School in?
Rio Grande Elementary School is part of Vigo County School Corp, based in Terre Haute, IN, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Rio Grande Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Terre Town Elementary School (4.4 mi), Rosedale Elementary School (5.1 mi), Lost Creek Elementary School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.