LUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Luce Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Spencer County Sch Corp school district, located in Richland, IN with about 235 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Luce Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Luce Elementary School is a public school located in Richland, Indiana, serving as part of the North Spencer County School Corporation. Situated in a rural setting, the school typically serves students from preschool through grade 5. It is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment where faculty prioritize individual student growth and foundational academic development.
The school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages both social-emotional learning and academic achievement. As part of the North Spencer district, Luce Elementary integrates standard Indiana state curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners. The school remains a central pillar of the Richland community, emphasizing strong partnerships between parents, staff, and students to create a safe and nurturing learning space.
For more information, contact Luce Elementary School at (812) 359-4401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4401
LUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Richland, IN with about 235 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Spencer County Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 235
- Teachers:
- 13.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 235 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.