Enrollment
170
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crawfordsville, IN
Anna Willson School
Federal NCES profile for Anna Willson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180246000285
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anna Willson School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anna Willson School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Willson School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: Crawfordsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180246000285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anna Willson School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anna Willson School
Anna Willson School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 170 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.3:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 78% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Indiana schools, with 170 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crawfordsville's public schools, it stands alongside Lester B Sommer Elementary School (342 students): Anna Willson School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Crawfordsville Community Schools also operates Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students) and Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students) alongside Anna Willson School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anna Willson School compares
Anna Willson School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.3:1 | ▲ 78% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Anna Willson School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawfordsville Community Schools, which includes Anna Willson School.
$12,773
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 57.4%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anna Willson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsville Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crawfordsville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laura Hose Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mollie B Hoover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anna Willson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Crawfordsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~170 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anna Willson School
How many students attend Anna Willson School?
Anna Willson School has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna Willson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anna Willson School is 28.3:1, which is 78% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anna Willson School?
66.7% of students at Anna Willson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anna Willson School?
The largest demographic group at Anna Willson School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anna Willson School?
Anna Willson School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anna Willson School rank among schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Anna Willson School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Crawfordsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is Anna Willson School a good school?
Anna Willson School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crawfordsville Community Schools?
Besides Anna Willson School, Crawfordsville Community Schools also operates Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students), Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students), and Laura Hose Elementary School (387 students). See the Crawfordsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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