Enrollment
389
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180411000711
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch — Greenwood, IN
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Greenwood Community Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch reports 389 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 77.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Indiana average and 50% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 389 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greenwood Community Sch Corp spends $12,478 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 21.1% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 57% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% 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
— 3% below state mean
Top 53% in Indiana — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,478
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 389 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 389 Top 39% in Indiana — larger than 61% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 77.8% +57% vs state
NCES ID 180411000711
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.3%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood Community Sch Corp, which includes Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch.
$12,478
Per student
-14%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 70.1%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
How many students attend Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch?
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch has 389 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch is 15.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch?
77.8% of students at Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch is White at 52.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greenwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch?
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.