Enrollment
459
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F Willard Crichfield Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at F Willard Crichfield Elementary
F Willard Crichfield Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Laporte, Indiana, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #285.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Laporte Community School Corp also operates Laporte High School (1,807 students) and Laporte Middle School (862 students) alongside F Willard Crichfield Elementary.
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 F Willard Crichfield Elementary compares
F Willard Crichfield Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,138
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Laporte Community School Corp, which includes F Willard Crichfield Elementary.
$12,138
Per student
+0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~459 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is F Willard Crichfield Elementary a good school?
F Willard Crichfield Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 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.
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