- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beech Grove, IN
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180045000094
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Beech Grove · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN.
School address
District: Beech Grove City Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180045000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 180045000094 · Beech Grove, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students)
Central Elementary School held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beech Grove Sr
Beech Grove Sr High School
914 students
- South Grove In
South Grove Intermediate School
586 students
- Hornet Park El
Hornet Park Elementary School
461 students
- Beech Grove Mi
Beech Grove Middle School
440 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
389 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.3% | ▲ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,931
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Beech Grove City Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Grove Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Grove Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornet Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beech Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Beech Grove
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beech Grove, IN. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Beech Grove, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Beech Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Beech Grove, 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 Beech Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Beech Grove City Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, Beech Grove City Schools also operates Beech Grove Sr High School (914 students), South Grove Intermediate School (586 students), and Hornet Park Elementary School (461 students). See the Beech Grove City Schools district page for the complete list.