Enrollment
233
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milltown, IN
East Crawford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Crawford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180244000283
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Crawford Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 233
- students enrolled
East Crawford Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crawford County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180244000283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Crawford Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Crawford Elementary School
East Crawford Elementary School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Milltown, Indiana, enrolling 233 students.
At 15.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 177 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Crawford County Community Sch Corp also operates Crawford County High School (369 students) and Crawford County Middle School (267 students) alongside East Crawford 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 East Crawford Elementary School compares
East Crawford 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,443
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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
White 97.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, East Crawford Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawford County Community Sch Corp, which includes East Crawford Elementary School.
$13,443
Per student
+11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 18.8%
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 East Crawford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crawford County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Crawford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Crawford Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crawford County Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to East Crawford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar other 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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Crawford Elementary School
How many students attend East Crawford Elementary School?
East Crawford Elementary School has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milltown, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Crawford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Crawford Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 East Crawford Elementary School?
66.2% of students at East Crawford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Crawford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Crawford Elementary School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Milltown, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Crawford Elementary School?
East Crawford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is East Crawford Elementary School a good school?
East Crawford Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Crawford County Community Sch Corp?
Besides East Crawford Elementary School, Crawford County Community Sch Corp also operates Crawford County High School (369 students), Crawford County Middle School (267 students), and West Crawford Elementary School (170 students). See the Crawford County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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