Enrollment
387
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crawfordsville, IN
Laura Hose Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Laura Hose Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180246000290
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Hose Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Hose Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Hose Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: Crawfordsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180246000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laura Hose Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laura Hose Elementary School
Laura Hose Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 387 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 387 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 396 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #217.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crawfordsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch (377 students): Laura Hose Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 14:1).
Crawfordsville Community Schools also operates Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students) and Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students) alongside Laura Hose Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Laura Hose Elementary School compares
Laura Hose Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 26% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$12,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Laura Hose Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawfordsville Community Schools, which includes Laura Hose Elementary School.
$12,773
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 57.4%
Federal 12.2%
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.
How Laura Hose Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsville Sr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crawfordsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mollie B Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Willson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Hose Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Crawfordsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Laura Hose Elementary School
How many students attend Laura Hose Elementary School?
Laura Hose Elementary School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Hose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Hose Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Laura Hose Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Laura Hose Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Hose Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Laura Hose Elementary School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Hose Elementary School?
Laura Hose Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Laura Hose Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Hose Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Crawfordsville, 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 Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is Laura Hose Elementary School a good school?
Laura Hose Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crawfordsville Community Schools?
Besides Laura Hose Elementary School, Crawfordsville Community Schools also operates Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students), Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students), and Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch (377 students). See the Crawfordsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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