- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180567001032
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #27 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 93% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch ranks #27 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567001032 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch grew from 713 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 180567001032 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 21:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch grew from 713 students in 2022-23 to 766 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- This school 778
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
778 students
What this shows Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch reports 778 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch compares
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 14% | - | - |
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.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above 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
25.3%
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
$12,332
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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.0%
White 23.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 38.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
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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
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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
How many students attend Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch has 778 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 713 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 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 Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
56.5% of students at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is African American at 38.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch ranks #27 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 Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.