At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 443
272
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
29%-20.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Ferdinand Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–4 in Ferdinand, Indiana. The school enrolls 272 students. It is part of the Southeast Dubois Co Sch Corp district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
272 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–4
DistrictSoutheast Dubois Co Sch Corp
County18037
CityFerdinand
ZIP47532
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID181064001744
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment272
White93.8%
Hispanic / Latino4.4%
Black / African American0.4%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
93.8%
Hispanic
4.4%
Black
0.4%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
1.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.