Enrollment
1,365
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180375001677
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #43 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate ranks #43 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375001677 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is a large elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 1,365 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 93% of Indiana schools and 32% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,365 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 89 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #66, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 683 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Edgewood Intermediate School (1,300 students): Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 18.6:1).
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students) and Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students) alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate.
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 Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate compares
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,365
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Indiana - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 51.6%
Asian 17.9%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate.
$10,321
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Central Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Amy Beverland Elementary
Standard public school
800 students 19:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,365 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
How many students attend Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate has 1,365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is 21:1, which is 32% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
42.4% of students at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate is White at 51.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate ranks #43 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate a good school?
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana. 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 Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students), Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), and Edgewood Intermediate School (1,300 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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