Enrollment
583
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Lynwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lynwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180264001065
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynwood Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #68 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynwood Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynwood Elementary ranks #68 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Decatur Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180264001065 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynwood Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynwood Elementary
Lynwood Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 583 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.3% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #260, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Lynwood Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Decatur Township also operates Decatur Central High School (1,974 students) and Decatur Middle School (1,000 students) alongside Lynwood Elementary.
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 Lynwood Elementary compares
Lynwood Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$12,052
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 41.9%
African American 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.6, Lynwood Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Decatur Township, which includes Lynwood Elementary.
$12,052
Per student
0%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 57.1%
Federal 12.5%
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 Lynwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Newton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Mills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~583 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lynwood Elementary
How many students attend Lynwood Elementary?
Lynwood Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynwood Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 Lynwood Elementary?
74.3% of students at Lynwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lynwood Elementary is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynwood Elementary?
Lynwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lynwood Elementary rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynwood Elementary ranks #68 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Lynwood Elementary a good school?
Lynwood Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Msd Decatur Township?
Besides Lynwood Elementary, Msd Decatur Township also operates Decatur Central High School (1,974 students), Decatur Middle School (1,000 students), and Blue Academy (687 students). See the Msd Decatur Township district page for the complete list.
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