Enrollment
338
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brandywine Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brandywine Elementary School
Brandywine Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Greenfield, Indiana, enrolling 338 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.5% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 338 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 229 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Greenfield's public schools, it stands alongside Jb Stephens Elementary School (587 students): Brandywine Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 15.4:1).
Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp also operates New Palestine High School (1,254 students) and New Palestine Jr High School (606 students) alongside Brandywine Elementary 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 Brandywine Elementary School compares
Brandywine Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,671
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southern Hancock Co Com Sch Corp, which includes Brandywine Elementary School.
$10,671
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 61.5%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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.
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 (~338 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Brandywine Elementary School a good school?
Brandywine Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% 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 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.
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