- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Lynwood Elementary grew from 634 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 180264001065 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.6:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur Central High School (1,974 students)
Lynwood Elementary grew from 634 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lynwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur Centra
Decatur Central High School
1,974 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
1,000 students
- Blue Academy 687
Blue Academy
687 students
- This school 583
Lynwood Elementary
583 students
- West Newton El 559
West Newton Elementary School
559 students
- Valley Mills E 554
Valley Mills Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Lynwood Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynwood Elementary compares
Lynwood Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,193
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
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.
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
District finance for Msd Decatur Township reports $12,193 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,000
- 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.
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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
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 (~583 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.