- Enrollment
- 3,391
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Grassy Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grassy Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181236001963
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grassy Creek Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #34 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grassy Creek Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grassy Creek Elementary School ranks #34 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181236001963 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Grassy Creek Elementary School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 181236001963 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 15.6:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (3,391 students)
Grassy Creek Elementary School grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Grassy Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
3,391 students
- Creston Interm 1,106
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
1,106 students
- Raymond Park I 1,079
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
1,079 students
- Stonybrook Int 1,043
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
1,043 students
- Pleasant Run E 561
Pleasant Run Elementary School
561 students
- This school 516
Grassy Creek Elementary School
516 students
What this shows Grassy Creek Elementary School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grassy Creek Elementary School compares
Grassy Creek 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,342
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
White 10.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Grassy Creek Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Warren Township reports $14,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grassy Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grassy Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grassy Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Grassy Creek Elementary School?
Grassy Creek Elementary School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grassy Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grassy Creek Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% 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 Grassy Creek Elementary School?
63.2% of students at Grassy Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grassy Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grassy Creek Elementary School is African American at 60.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grassy Creek Elementary School?
Grassy Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grassy Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Grassy Creek Elementary School ranks #34 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Warren Township?
Besides Grassy Creek Elementary School, Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students), Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students), and Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (1,079 students). See the Msd Warren Township district page for the complete list.