Enrollment
332
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette Central Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette Central Elementary
Fayette Central Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Connersville, Indiana, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Indiana schools and 39% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 57.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #360, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Connersville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Everton Elementary School (266 students): Fayette Central Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.1:1 vs 15.6:1).
Fayette County School Corporation also operates Connersville Sr High School (912 students) and Grandview Elementary School (530 students) alongside Fayette Central 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 Fayette Central Elementary compares
Fayette Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,347
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County School Corporation, which includes Fayette Central Elementary.
$12,347
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 58.0%
Federal 18.7%
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 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
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fayette Central Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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