- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Forest Glen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Glen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180567000150
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Glen Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #56 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Glen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Glen Elementary School ranks #56 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Forest Glen Elementary School grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 934 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 180567000150 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
971 enr · 25.6:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Forest Glen Elementary School grew from 880 students in 2022-23 to 934 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Forest Glen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- This school 971
Forest Glen Elementary School
971 students
What this shows Forest Glen Elementary School reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Glen Elementary School compares
Forest Glen Elementary School is a growing 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 4% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 23.5%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Forest Glen Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Glen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Glen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Glen Elementary School
How many students attend Forest Glen Elementary School?
Forest Glen Elementary School has 971 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 880 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Glen Elementary School is 25.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Glen Elementary School?
47.5% of students at Forest Glen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Glen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Glen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Glen Elementary School?
Forest Glen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Forest Glen Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Glen Elementary School ranks #56 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Forest Glen Elementary School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.