- Enrollment
- 2,956
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, IN
Center Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Center Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180144000208
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Grove Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Center Grove Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180144000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Center Grove Elementary School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 180144000208 · Greenwood, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 18.7:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Grove High School (2,956 students)
Center Grove Elementary School shrank from 739 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Center Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Grove H
Center Grove High School
2,956 students
- Center Grove M
Center Grove Middle School Central
1,278 students
- Center Grove M 1,080
Center Grove Middle School North
1,080 students
- Sugar Grove El 817
Sugar Grove Elementary School
817 students
- Maple Grove El 755
Maple Grove Elementary School
755 students
- This school 691
Center Grove Elementary School
691 students
What this shows Center Grove Elementary School reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Grove Elementary School compares
Center Grove Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 70% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Indiana - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,112
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 691 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Center Grove Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Grove Community School Corp reports $11,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Grove Middle School Central | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Center Grove Middle School North | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Grove Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenwood
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ray Crowe Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 18:1 students per teacher
Southwest Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 students per teacher
V O Isom Central Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Center Grove Elementary School?
Center Grove Elementary School has 691 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, IN. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Grove Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Grove Elementary School?
14.7% of students at Center Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Center Grove Elementary School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Grove Elementary School?
Center Grove 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 Center Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Grove Community School Corp?
Besides Center Grove Elementary School, Center Grove Community School Corp also operates Center Grove High School (2,956 students), Center Grove Middle School Central (1,278 students), and Center Grove Middle School North (1,080 students). See the Center Grove Community School Corp district page for the complete list.