- Enrollment
- 3,355
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brownsburg, IN
Cardinal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cardinal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180102001570
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cardinal Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Brownsburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cardinal Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN.
School address
District: Brownsburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180102001570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Cardinal Elementary School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 180102001570 · Brownsburg, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 18.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownsburg High School (3,355 students)
Cardinal Elementary School grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE added 35.1 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Cardinal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownsburg Hig
Brownsburg High School
3,355 students
- Brownsburg Wes 1,291
Brownsburg West Middle School
1,291 students
- Brownsburg Eas 1,198
Brownsburg East Middle School
1,198 students
- This school 650
Cardinal Elementary School
650 students
- Brown Elementa 555
Brown Elementary School
555 students
- Reagan Element 554
Reagan Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Cardinal Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cardinal Elementary School compares
Cardinal 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Indiana - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,426
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 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.8%
African American 27.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Cardinal Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brownsburg Community School Corp reports $12,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cardinal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownsburg East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reagan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cardinal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Brownsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
539 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Delaware Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
White Lick Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cardinal Elementary School
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brownsburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cardinal Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Cardinal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cardinal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cardinal Elementary School is White at 51.8% of enrollment, in Brownsburg, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Cardinal Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Brownsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Cardinal Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Brownsburg, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brownsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Brownsburg Community School Corp?
Besides Cardinal Elementary School, Brownsburg Community School Corp also operates Brownsburg High School (3,355 students), Brownsburg West Middle School (1,291 students), and Brownsburg East Middle School (1,198 students). See the Brownsburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.