- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flora, IN
Carroll Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180129002103
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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
Carroll Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Flora · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flora, IN.
School address
District: Carroll Consolidated School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180129002103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Carroll Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 180129002103 · Flora, IN Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 18.6:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll Senior High School (303 students)
Carroll Elementary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Carroll Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carroll Elementary School
577 students
- Carroll Senior
Carroll Senior High School
303 students
- Carroll Junior 143
Carroll Junior High School
143 students
What this shows Carroll Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll Elementary School compares
Carroll 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
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
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,106
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Carroll Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll Consolidated School Corp reports $12,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carroll Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll Elementary School
How many students attend Carroll Elementary School?
Carroll Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flora, IN. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll 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 Carroll Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Carroll Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll Elementary School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Flora, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Elementary School?
Carroll Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Carroll Elementary School rank among public schools in Flora?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Flora, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Carroll Consolidated School Corp?
Besides Carroll Elementary School, Carroll Consolidated School Corp also operates Carroll Senior High School (303 students) and Carroll Junior High School (143 students). See the Carroll Consolidated School Corp district page for the complete list.