- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Crooked Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Crooked Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181272002255
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crooked Creek Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #14 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crooked Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crooked Creek Elementary School ranks #14 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Crooked Creek Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 181272002255 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 18.4:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (3,682 students)
Crooked Creek Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Crooked Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central High School
3,682 students
- Northview Midd 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- Eastwood Middl 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- This school 460
Crooked Creek Elementary School
460 students
What this shows Crooked Creek Elementary School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crooked Creek Elementary School compares
Crooked Creek 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 15% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Indiana - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
White 19.1%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Crooked Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crooked Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crooked Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crooked Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Crooked Creek Elementary School?
Crooked Creek Elementary School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crooked Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crooked Creek Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 16% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crooked Creek Elementary School?
57.0% of students at Crooked Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crooked Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Crooked Creek Elementary School is African American at 48.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crooked Creek Elementary School?
Crooked Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Crooked Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Crooked Creek Elementary School ranks #14 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.
What other schools are in Msd Washington Township?
Besides Crooked Creek Elementary School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Northview Middle School (1,019 students), and Eastwood Middle School (845 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.