- Enrollment
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westfield, IN
Carey Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carey Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181308000977
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carey Ridge Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carey Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Westfield, IN.
School address
District: Westfield-Washington Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181308000977 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Carey Ridge Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 181308000977 · Westfield, IN Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 14.9:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High School (2,948 students)
Carey Ridge Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carey Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High School
2,948 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
1,585 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
1,551 students
- Monon Trail El 767
Monon Trail Elementary School
767 students
- Washington Woo 691
Washington Woods Elementary School
691 students
- This school 612
Carey Ridge Elementary School
612 students
What this shows Carey Ridge Elementary School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carey Ridge Elementary School compares
Carey Ridge Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 60% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,022
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Carey Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westfield-Washington Schools reports $13,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carey Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monon Trail Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carey Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Westfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
656 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Maple Glen Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Oak Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center
Standard public school
100 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carey Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Carey Ridge Elementary School?
Carey Ridge Elementary School has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carey Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carey Ridge Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Carey Ridge Elementary School?
19.8% of students at Carey Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carey Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carey Ridge Elementary School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Westfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carey Ridge Elementary School?
Carey Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Carey Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Carey Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Westfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield-Washington Schools?
Besides Carey Ridge Elementary School, Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students), Westfield Middle School (1,585 students), and Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students). See the Westfield-Washington Schools district page for the complete list.