- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Connersville, IN
Fayette Central Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Fayette Central Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180351000501
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette Central Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Connersville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette Central Elementary has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Central Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Connersville, IN.
School address
District: Fayette County School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180351000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Fayette Central Elementary held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 180351000501 · Connersville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 22.1:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Connersville Sr High School (912 students)
Fayette Central Elementary held near 333 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fayette Central Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connersville S
Connersville Sr High School
912 students
- Grandview Elem
Grandview Elementary School
530 students
- Connersville M
Connersville Middle School
434 students
- This school 332
Fayette Central Elementary
332 students
- Eastview Eleme 330
Eastview Elementary School
330 students
- Frazee Element 299
Frazee Elementary School
299 students
What this shows Fayette Central Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette Central Elementary compares
Fayette Central Elementary 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 39% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$14,148
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.2, Fayette Central Elementary is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County School Corporation reports $14,148 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayette Central Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connersville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grandview Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Connersville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frazee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette Central Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Connersville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Fayette Central Elementary
How many students attend Fayette Central Elementary?
Fayette Central Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Connersville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Central Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 39% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fayette Central Elementary?
57.9% of students at Fayette Central Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette Central Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Fayette Central Elementary is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Connersville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette Central Elementary?
Fayette Central Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Fayette Central Elementary rank among public schools in Connersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Central Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Connersville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Connersville on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County School Corporation?
Besides Fayette Central Elementary, Fayette County School Corporation also operates Connersville Sr High School (912 students), Grandview Elementary School (530 students), and Connersville Middle School (434 students). See the Fayette County School Corporation district page for the complete list.