- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Laura Hose Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 180246000290 · Crawfordsville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students)
Laura Hose Elementary School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Laura Hose Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Sr High School
682 students
- Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Middle School
569 students
- This school
Laura Hose Elementary School
387 students
- Meredith Nicho
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
377 students
- Mollie B Hoove
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
375 students
- Anna Willson S 170
Anna Willson School
170 students
What this shows Laura Hose Elementary School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Hose Elementary School compares
Laura Hose Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,373
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
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.
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
District finance for Crawfordsville Community Schools reports $13,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.