- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greencastle, IN
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181050002253
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Greencastle · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 44.2%
- 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 3 elementary schools in Greencastle, IN.
School address
District: South Putnam Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181050002253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 181050002253 · Greencastle, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Putnam High School (354 students)
Central Elementary School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.3 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
- South Putnam H
South Putnam High School
354 students
- This school
Central Elementary School
335 students
- South Putnam M
South Putnam Middle School
268 students
- Fillmore Eleme
Fillmore Elementary School
148 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 335 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 11% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,141
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Putnam Community Schools reports $12,141 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Putnam High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Putnam Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fillmore Elementary School | Smaller | 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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Greencastle
2 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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greencastle, IN. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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?
44.2% 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 93.4% of enrollment, in Greencastle, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 elementary schools in Greencastle?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Greencastle, 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 Greencastle on the city page.
What other schools are in South Putnam Community Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, South Putnam Community Schools also operates South Putnam High School (354 students), South Putnam Middle School (268 students), and Fillmore Elementary School (148 students). See the South Putnam Community Schools district page for the complete list.