Enrollment
127
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Speedway, IN
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
Federal NCES profile for Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181092001781
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Speedway · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 has class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Speedway, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Speedway · Indiana
NCES ID 181092001781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 is a small combined-grade school in Speedway, Indiana, enrolling 127 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.6% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Indiana schools, with 127 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students) and Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students) alongside Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1.
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 Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 compares
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in Indiana - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 58.3%
African American 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Speedway, which includes Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1.
$13,743
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Speedway Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~127 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1
How many students attend Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1?
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Speedway, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 is 12.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% 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 Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1?
43.6% of students at Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1?
The largest demographic group at Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Speedway, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1?
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 rank among public schools in Speedway?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Speedway, 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 Speedway on the city page.
Is Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 a good school?
Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 School Town of Speedway?
Besides Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1, School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students), Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students), and Speedway Junior High School (264 students). See the School Town of Speedway district page for the complete list.
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