Ferdinand Elementary School

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Ferdinand Elementary School ranks 120 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ferdinand Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 301 students in grades PK-4 in Ferdinand, Indiana. It is part of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation, which is ranked 28th out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Ferdinand Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Indiana, with students performing exceptionally well on ILEARN assessments, often exceeding state and district averages, particularly in math. The school has very low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 0.6% to 1.6% in recent years, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.66% to 25.58%, compared to higher rates at some nearby schools like Huntingburg Elementary and Nancy Hanks Elementary.

While Ferdinand Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Pine Ridge Elementary and Nancy Hanks Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and low chronic absenteeism rates. Ferdinand Elementary School's relatively low per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratio (17.3 in 2022-2023) compared to some nearby schools may contribute to its excellent academic outcomes, which the school has maintained over the past several years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

402 E 8th St
Ferdinand, IN 47532

(812) 817-0900

District: Southeast Dubois County School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
120^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,860

Students who attend Ferdinand Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cedar Crest Intermediate School
High:	Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.4%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Pacific Islander:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ferdinand Elementary School ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), Hispanic (5%), Pacific Islander (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferdinand Elementary School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare Ferdinand Elementary School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferdinand Elementary School is $7,860.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ferdinand Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southeast Dubois County School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Dubois County School Corp 23^rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ferdinand Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2004	84.68	22^nd	326	93.3%
2005	86.93	58^th	959	94.0%
2006	90.51	37^th	961	96.1%
2007	91.65	26^th	985	97.4%
2008	90.61	35^th	996	96.5%
2009	92.50	19^th	1003	98.1%
2010	88.94	35^th	1009	96.5%
2011	92.00	2^nd	1025	99.8%
2012	93.30	2^nd	1015	99.8%
2013	88.21	30^th	1035	97.1%
2014	91.73	5^th	1036	99.5%
2015	95.28	5^th	1040	99.5%
2016	94.81	6^th	1046	99.4%
2017	95.18	6^th	1033	99.4%
2018	95.58	4^th	1027	99.6%
2019	93.78	31^st	1031	97.0%
2021	97.10	10^th	1016	99.0%
2022	93.89	35^th	1020	96.6%
2023	88.57	79^th	1016	92.2%
2024	85.47	120^th	1010	88.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ferdinand Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	417	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
1989	448	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
1990	435	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1991	439	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
1992	457	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
1993	441	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1994	437	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	440
1995	418	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1996	418	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1997	439	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1998	453	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1999	439	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	445
2000	437	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	443
2001	459	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
2002	421	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2003	421	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2004	397	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	400
2005	402	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2006	384	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	388
2007	278	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	284
2008	274	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	4	280
2009	279	0	0	5	n/a	n/a	5	289
2010	266	0	0	7	n/a	n/a	1	274
2011	254	3	3	9	0	0	0	269
2012	286	3	2	11	0	0	0	302
2013	293	3	5	16	0	0	0	317
2014	268	3	7	17	0	2	0	297
2015	267	3	8	15	0	0	0	293
2016	286	4	4	15	0	0	0	309
2017	271	3	3	12	0	3	0	292
2018	271	0	3	12	0	3	0	289
2019	266	0	1	12	0	2	0	281
2020	271	1	1	10	0	1	0	284
2021	267	0	0	9	1	0	0	277
2022	295	0	0	14	1	0	0	310
2023	284	0	0	15	1	1	0	301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ferdinand Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	18.1	23.0	5.5
1989	449	18.2	24.6	3.6
1990	437	19.8	22.0	4.8
1991	439	19.8	22.1	6.8
1992	457	21.0	21.7	4.6
1993	443	20.1	22.0	4.5
1994	440	18.7	23.5	3.6
1995	423	18.8	22.5	5
1996	423	18.8	22.5	5
1997	443	19.1	23.2	6.1
1998	458	19.3	23.7	6.8
1999	445	20.4	21.8	10.8
2000	443	20.9	21.2	10.6
2001	464	21.9	21.2	10.8
2002	424	21.4	19.8	11.1
2003	424	21.4	19.8	11.1
2004	400	21.3	18.8	9
2005	406	20.4	19.9	8.6
2006	388	19.8	19.6	10.8
2007	284	n/a	n/a	11.8
2008	280	15.5	18.1	11.6
2009	289	15.5	18.6	14.4
2010	274	15.6	17.5	19.4
2011	269	15.1	17.7	21.6
2012	302	15.5	19.4	19.2
2013	317	15.0	21.1	20.8
2014	297	16.0	18.5	20.2
2015	293	12.0	24.4	18.8
2016	309	14.0	22.0	21.7
2017	292	16.5	17.6	21.6
2018	289	15.0	19.2	20.4
2019	281	16.1	17.4	17.4
2020	284	15.0	18.9	19.4
2021	277	14.5	19.0	21.7
2022	310	14.8	20.9	21.9
2023	301	17.3	17.3	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ferdinand Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	417	18.1	23.0	5.5
1989	449	18.2	24.6	3.6
1990	437	19.8	22.0	4.8
1991	439	19.8	22.1	6.8
1992	457	21.0	21.7	4.6
1993	443	20.1	22.0	4.5
1994	440	18.7	23.5	3.6
1995	423	18.8	22.5	5
1996	423	18.8	22.5	5
1997	443	19.1	23.2	6.1
1998	458	19.3	23.7	6.8
1999	445	20.4	21.8	10.8
2000	443	20.9	21.2	10.6
2001	464	21.9	21.2	10.8
2002	424	21.4	19.8	11.1
2003	424	21.4	19.8	11.1
2004	400	21.3	18.8	9
2005	406	20.4	19.9	8.6
2006	388	19.8	19.6	10.8
2007	284	n/a	n/a	11.8
2008	280	15.5	18.1	11.6
2009	289	15.5	18.6	14.4
2010	274	15.6	17.5	19.4
2011	269	15.1	17.7	21.6
2012	302	15.5	19.4	19.2
2013	317	15.0	21.1	20.8
2014	297	16.0	18.5	20.2
2015	293	12.0	24.4	18.8
2016	309	14.0	22.0	21.7
2017	292	16.5	17.6	21.6
2018	289	15.0	19.2	20.4
2019	281	16.1	17.4	17.4
2020	284	15.0	18.9	19.4
2021	277	14.5	19.0	21.7
2022	310	14.8	20.9	21.9
2023	301	17.3	17.3	25.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ferdinand Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$10 (0.1%)	$7,900 (99.9%)	$7,910
2020	$24 (0.3%)	$6,980 (99.7%)	$7,004
2021	$81 (1.2%)	$6,592 (98.8%)	$6,672
2022	$260 (3.3%)	$7,599 (96.7%)	$7,860

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferdinand Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 79^th of 1016 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ferdinand Elementary School)	57.8	54.1	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)	53.9	51.7	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Ferdinand Elementary School)	91.1	78.7	12.4%
3rd Grade Math (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)	84.2	77.5	6.7%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ferdinand Elementary School)	85.4	67.2	18.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)	72.4	65.4	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Ferdinand Elementary School)	100	72.4	27.6%
4th Grade Math (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)	87.4	73.1	14.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Ferdinand Elementary School)	90.2	53.5	36.8%
4th Grade Science (Southeast Dubois County School Corp)	69	51	18%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	281	301	7.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	12	15	25%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	266	284	6.8%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.4%	25.6%	8.1%

Schools Near Ferdinand Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ferdinand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	402 E 8th St	Ferdinand	47532	Dubois County	Southeast Dubois County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 817-0900	301	17	17.3	25.6%	284 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	85.5	120^th of 1010 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.6	79^th of 1016 public elementary schools	92.2%	41	56.4	58.2			57.5	62.5	76.4			70.5		$7,860	$261	$7,599
Nancy Hanks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	19260 N Sr 162	Ferdinand	47532	Dubois County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 357-5091	271	15	18.5	20.3%	266 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	94.3	35^th of 1010 public elementary schools	96.5%		95	28^th of 1016 public elementary schools	97.2%	7	48.2	71.0	87.0	74.4	70.2	85.2	67.7	78.3	79.1	77.4	78.3	$9,665	$265	$9,400
Huntingburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 W Sunset Dr	Huntingburg	47542	Dubois County	Southwest Dubois County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 683-1172	736	38	19.3	62.8%	385 (52.3%)	3 (0.4%)	331 (45.0%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	52.4	503^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	50.2%		56.6	469^th of 1016 public elementary schools	53.8%	34	28.8	42.2	41.8		37.2	55.0	44.5	41.8		47.5	34.0	$7,970	$572	$7,398
David Turnham Education Center	Public	PK, KG-6	Dunn & Locust Sts	Dale	47523	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 937-4300	300	19	15.8	51.7%	216 (72.0%)	2 (0.7%)	77 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	75.8	226^th of 1010 public elementary schools	77.6%		90.8	62^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	93.9%	164	36.2	60.5	45.2	68.3	52.2	46.8	73.7	54.8	53.7	56.7	58.1	$8,994	$670	$8,323
Pine Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	4613 S Pine Ridge Rd	Birdseye	47513	Dubois County	Southeast Dubois County School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 817-0900	236	15	15.9	37.3%	223 (94.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	63	373^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	63.1%		84.4	138^th of 1016 public elementary schools	86.4%	235	35.9	40.7			37.5	56.6	85.2			66.3		$10,732	$1,236	$9,496
Holland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	408 Meridian St	Holland	47541	Dubois County	Southwest Dubois County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 536-2441	254	16	15.8	42.5%	234 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	74	252^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	75.0%		71.4	285^th of 1016 public elementary schools	71.9%	33	56.8	34.3	45.7		45.8	81.1	65.7	60.0		69.2	37.1	$8,854	$326	$8,528
Lincoln Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13726 N Sr 245	Lamar	47550	Spencer County	North Spencer County School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 544-2929	385	20	19.0	29.4%	371 (96.4%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	89.6	76^th of 1010 public elementary schools	92.5%		92.8	47^th of 1016 public elementary schools	95.4%	29	61.8	57.4	54.2	56.9	57.5	74.6	68.5	67.8	68.6	69.9	62.7	$7,565	$265	$7,300
Ireland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2386 N 500 W	Ireland	47545	Dubois County	Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 482-7751	551	30	18.3	14.5%	511 (92.7%)	3 (0.5%)	19 (3.4%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.4%)	88.4	87^th of 1010 public elementary schools	91.4%		93.3	42^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	95.9%	45	54.2	77.1	53.6		60.9	83.3	88.0	61.9		77.2	47.4	$10,884	$1,733	$9,151
Jasper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3799 N Portersville Rd	Jasper	47546	Dubois County	Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 482-2529	989	55	17.9	56.9%	670 (67.7%)	14 (1.4%)	268 (27.1%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.0%)	70.4	295^th of 1010 public elementary schools	70.8%		74.2	241^st of 1016 public elementary schools	76.3%	54	42.2	51.4	46.2		46.2	61.1	61.0	52.4		58.4	39.3	$10,800	$1,936	$8,864
Perry Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	18677 Old SR 37	Leopold	47551	Perry County	Perry Central Com Schools Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(812) 843-5122	703	34	20.6	43.1%	678 (96.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	77.2	210^th of 1010 public elementary schools	79.2%		73.9	247^th of 1016 public elementary schools	75.7%	37	47.4	59.5	43.2	57.7	52.1	70.5	73.8	48.7	49.4	61.2	33.8	$8,636	$739	$7,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Ferdinand Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Ferdinand Elementary School?

Students at Ferdinand Elementary School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Ferdinand Elementary School in?

Southeast Dubois County School Corp

What schools do graduates of Ferdinand Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ferdinand Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Crest Intermediate School
High : Forest Park Junior-Senior High School

Is Ferdinand Elementary School a good school?

Ferdinand Elementary School ranks 120^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ferdinand Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Ferdinand Elementary School.

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