Enrollment
778
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is a higher-need, large elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 778 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 above the state's typical profile, with 56.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #171.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students) and Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students) alongside Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch.
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 Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch compares
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Lawrence Township, which includes Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch.
$12,776
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~778 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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