Luce Elementary School

189 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

189

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Luce Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

White
185 (97.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Spencer County Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)359-4401
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	189
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 28