- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greenfield, IN
Brandywine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brandywine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181071001758
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brandywine Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 25.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brandywine Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, IN.
School address
District: Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181071001758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Brandywine Elementary School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 181071001758 · Greenfield, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 13.5:1 · 25.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: New Palestine High School (1,254 students)
Brandywine Elementary School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Brandywine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Palestine
New Palestine High School
1,254 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Jr High School
606 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Intermediate School
605 students
- New Palestine
New Palestine Elementary School
579 students
- Sugar Creek El
Sugar Creek Elementary Sch
577 students
- This school 338
Brandywine Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Brandywine Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brandywine Elementary School compares
Brandywine Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.5% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 26% in Indiana - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Brandywine Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp reports $9,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brandywine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Palestine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Jr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Palestine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brandywine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Greenfield
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brandywine Elementary School
How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greenfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brandywine Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brandywine Elementary School?
25.5% of students at Brandywine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brandywine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brandywine Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Greenfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brandywine Elementary School?
Brandywine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brandywine Elementary School rank among public schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brandywine Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Greenfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Greenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp?
Besides Brandywine Elementary School, Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates New Palestine High School (1,254 students), New Palestine Jr High School (606 students), and New Palestine Intermediate School (605 students). See the Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.