- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crawfordsville, IN
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lester B Sommer Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180790002322
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lester B Sommer Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: North Montgomery Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180790002322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lester B Sommer Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180790002322 · Crawfordsville, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Montgomery High School (547 students)
Lester B Sommer Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lester B Sommer Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Montgome
North Montgomery High School
547 students
- North Montgome
North Montgomery Middle School
400 students
- This school
Lester B Sommer Elementary School
342 students
- Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
287 students
- Sugar Creek El
Sugar Creek Elementary School
271 students
What this shows Lester B Sommer Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lester B Sommer Elementary School compares
Lester B Sommer 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 71% in Indiana - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$12,827
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Lester B Sommer Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Montgomery Com Sch Corp reports $12,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lester B Sommer Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Montgomery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lester B Sommer Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Crawfordsville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lester B Sommer Elementary School
How many students attend Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crawfordsville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lester B Sommer Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Lester B Sommer Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lester B Sommer Elementary School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lester B Sommer Elementary School?
Lester B Sommer Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Lester B Sommer Elementary School rank among schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lester B Sommer Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Crawfordsville on the city page.
What other schools are in North Montgomery Com Sch Corp?
Besides Lester B Sommer Elementary School, North Montgomery Com Sch Corp also operates North Montgomery High School (547 students), North Montgomery Middle School (400 students), and Pleasant Hill Elementary School (287 students). See the North Montgomery Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.