- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Garden City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Garden City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181281002033
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garden City Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #47 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Garden City Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City Elementary School ranks #47 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Garden City Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 181281002033 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 14.5:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Davis High School (3,315 students)
Garden City Elementary School held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Garden City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Davis High
Ben Davis High School
3,315 students
- Ben Davis Nint 1,243
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
1,243 students
- Chapel Hill 7t 1,143
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,143 students
- Lynhurst 7th & 1,135
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,135 students
- Robey Elementa 847
Robey Elementary School
847 students
- This school 727
Garden City Elementary School
727 students
What this shows Garden City Elementary School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garden City Elementary School compares
Garden City Elementary School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in Indiana - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.1%
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
46
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
African American 31.5%
White 11.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Garden City Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wayne Township reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garden City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garden City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Hoosier College and Career Academy
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1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
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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
Forest Glen Elementary School
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971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garden City Elementary School
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garden City Elementary School?
76.7% of students at Garden City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garden City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Garden City Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Garden City Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Garden City Elementary School ranks #47 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 Wayne Township?
Besides Garden City Elementary School, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.