Enrollment
518
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
College Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for College Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180891002324
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #76 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary School ranks #76 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891002324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How College Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at College Park Elementary School
College Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 518 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 518 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 518 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): College Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students) and Guion Creek Middle School (833 students) alongside College Park Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How College Park Elementary School compares
College Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$13,198
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.9%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, College Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Pike Township, which includes College Park Elementary School.
$13,198
Per student
+9%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.1%
State 58.1%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How College Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guion Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about College Park Elementary School
How many students attend College Park Elementary School?
College Park Elementary School has 518 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Park Elementary School?
72.0% of students at College Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at College Park Elementary School is African American at 60.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park Elementary School?
College Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park Elementary School ranks #76 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis on the city page.
Is College Park Elementary School a good school?
College Park Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Pike Township?
Besides College Park Elementary School, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Guion Creek Middle School (833 students), and Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.
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