- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawrenceburg, IN
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180570001035
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lawrenceburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- 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 #2 of 5 public schools in Lawrenceburg, IN.
School address
District: Lawrenceburg Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180570001035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180570001035 · Lawrenceburg, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 15.1:1 · 40.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrenceburg High School (716 students)
Central Elementary School held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 28.0 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
- Lawrenceburg H
Lawrenceburg High School
716 students
- Lawrenceburg P
Lawrenceburg Primary School
531 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
438 students
- Greendale Midd
Greendale Middle School
437 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 438 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▼ 18% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$11,479
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Lawrenceburg Community School Corp reports $11,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrenceburg Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greendale 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawrenceburg
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawrenceburg, IN. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% 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 Central Elementary School?
40.6% 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 85.8% of enrollment, in Lawrenceburg, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Lawrenceburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lawrenceburg, 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 Lawrenceburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawrenceburg Community School Corp?
Besides Central Elementary School, Lawrenceburg Community School Corp also operates Lawrenceburg High School (716 students), Lawrenceburg Primary School (531 students), and Greendale Middle School (437 students). See the Lawrenceburg Community School Corp district page for the complete list.