- Enrollment
- 1,273
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, IN
Crestdale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crestdale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180951001554
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crestdale Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Crestdale Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crestdale Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN.
School address
District: Richmond Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180951001554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Crestdale Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180951001554 · Richmond, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 14.3:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond High School (1,273 students)
Crestdale Elementary School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Crestdale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond High
Richmond High School
1,273 students
- Dennis Middle
Dennis Middle School
649 students
- Test Intermedi
Test Intermediate School
621 students
- This school 373
Crestdale Elementary School
373 students
- Charles Elemen 359
Charles Elementary School
359 students
- Vaile Elementa 311
Vaile Elementary School
311 students
What this shows Crestdale Elementary School reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crestdale Elementary School compares
Crestdale 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$12,966
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Two or More 16.1%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Crestdale Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Richmond Community Schools reports $12,966 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crestdale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dennis Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Test Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vaile Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crestdale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Richmond
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Charles Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Vaile Elementary School
Standard public school
311 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Starr Elementary School
Standard public school
284 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
259 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
258 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Community Youth Services
Special-education school
61 students 6.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crestdale Elementary School
How many students attend Crestdale Elementary School?
Crestdale Elementary School has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, IN. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestdale Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Crestdale Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Crestdale Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crestdale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crestdale Elementary School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crestdale Elementary School?
Crestdale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crestdale Elementary School rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Crestdale Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Richmond, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Richmond Community Schools?
Besides Crestdale Elementary School, Richmond Community Schools also operates Richmond High School (1,273 students), Dennis Middle School (649 students), and Test Intermediate School (621 students). See the Richmond Community Schools district page for the complete list.