- Enrollment
- 2,455
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jeremiah Gray Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180882001687
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #7 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeremiah Gray Elementary School ranks #7 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Perry Township Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180882001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+121 students YoY
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (+21.5%).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+121 students YoY 180882001687 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 15.6:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students)
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (+21.5%). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian High School
2,455 students
- Southport High
Southport High School
2,431 students
- Southport Midd
Southport Middle School
1,304 students
- Perry Meridian
Perry Meridian Middle School
1,278 students
- Rosa Parks Ele 658
Rosa Parks Elementary School
658 students
- This school 591
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
591 students
What this shows Jeremiah Gray Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeremiah Gray Elementary School compares
Jeremiah Gray 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 | 61.0% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 28% | - | - |
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.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.5%
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
$13,765
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
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.0%
African American 11.5%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Jeremiah Gray Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perry Township Schools reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeremiah Gray Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Meridian High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southport Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Meridian Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeremiah Gray Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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Indiana Connections Career Academy
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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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeremiah Gray Elementary School
How many students attend Jeremiah Gray Elementary School?
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), up 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeremiah Gray Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeremiah Gray 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 Jeremiah Gray Elementary School?
61.0% of students at Jeremiah Gray Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeremiah Gray Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jeremiah Gray Elementary School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeremiah Gray Elementary School?
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Jeremiah Gray Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeremiah Gray Elementary School ranks #7 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 Perry Township Schools?
Besides Jeremiah Gray Elementary School, Perry Township Schools also operates Perry Meridian High School (2,455 students), Southport High School (2,431 students), and Southport Middle School (1,304 students). See the Perry Township Schools district page for the complete list.