- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crown Point, IN
Jerry Ross Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jerry Ross Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180249002025
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerry Ross Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jerry Ross Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Ross Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Jerry Ross Elementary School grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 180249002025 · Crown Point, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 25:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Jerry Ross Elementary School grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Jerry Ross Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- Robert Taft Mi 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- Colonel John W 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- This school 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- Timothy Ball E 638
Timothy Ball Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Jerry Ross Elementary School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerry Ross Elementary School compares
Jerry Ross 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 63% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 57% 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
4.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 650 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Jerry Ross Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jerry Ross Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timothy Ball Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerry Ross Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Crown Point
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerry Ross Elementary School
How many students attend Jerry Ross Elementary School?
Jerry Ross Elementary School has 650 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crown Point, IN. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), up 122.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerry Ross Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerry Ross Elementary School is 25:1, which is 57% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jerry Ross Elementary School?
18.3% of students at Jerry Ross Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerry Ross Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jerry Ross Elementary School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerry Ross Elementary School?
Jerry Ross Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Jerry Ross Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerry Ross Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, 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 Crown Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Jerry Ross Elementary School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.