Enrollment
971
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Glen Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Glen Elementary School
Forest Glen Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 971 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Indiana schools and 61% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 971 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #199, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Forest Glen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.6:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students) and Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students) alongside Forest Glen Elementary School.
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 Forest Glen Elementary School compares
Forest Glen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,776
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Lawrence Township, which includes Forest Glen Elementary School.
$12,776
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~971 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Forest Glen Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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