- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laporte, IN
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for F Willard Crichfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180558001009
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F Willard Crichfield Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Laporte · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
F Willard Crichfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F Willard Crichfield Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN.
School address
District: Laporte Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180558001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
F Willard Crichfield Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 180558001009 · Laporte, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 18.4:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Laporte High School (1,807 students)
F Willard Crichfield Elementary shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
F Willard Crichfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Laporte High S
Laporte High School
1,807 students
- Laporte Middle
Laporte Middle School
862 students
- Kesling Interm
Kesling Intermediate School
847 students
- This school 459
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
459 students
- Handley Elemen 366
Handley Elementary School
366 students
- Lincoln Elemen 353
Lincoln Elementary School
353 students
What this shows F Willard Crichfield Elementary reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How F Willard Crichfield Elementary compares
F Willard Crichfield Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 32.3% | ▼ 35% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, F Willard Crichfield Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laporte Community School Corp reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F Willard Crichfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Laporte Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kesling Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F Willard Crichfield Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about F Willard Crichfield Elementary
How many students attend F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laporte, IN. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at F Willard Crichfield Elementary 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 F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
32.3% of students at F Willard Crichfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at F Willard Crichfield Elementary is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Laporte, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F Willard Crichfield Elementary?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 F Willard Crichfield Elementary rank among schools in Laporte?
By Resource Investment Index, F Willard Crichfield Elementary ranks #8 of 9 schools in Laporte, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laporte on the city page.
What other schools are in Laporte Community School Corp?
Besides F Willard Crichfield Elementary, Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students), Laporte Middle School (862 students), and Kesling Intermediate School (847 students). See the Laporte Community School Corp district page for the complete list.