- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate held near 1,355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+59 students YoY 180375001677 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,365 enr · 21:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate held near 1,355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- This school 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- Thompson Cross 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- Bunker Hill El 487
Bunker Hill Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate reports 1,365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate compares
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,021
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
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.
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
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,365 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,296 (2022-23) → 1,355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+59).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.