Enrollment
377
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crawfordsville, IN
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180246000291
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: Crawfordsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180246000291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Crawfordsville, Indiana, enrolling 377 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 404 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #169.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Crawfordsville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Laura Hose Elementary School (387 students): Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.3:1).
Crawfordsville Community Schools also operates Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students) and Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students) alongside Meredith Nicholson 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 Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch compares
Meredith Nicholson 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,773
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Meredith Nicholson 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 Crawfordsville Community Schools, which includes Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch.
$12,773
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 57.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crawfordsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laura Hose Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mollie B Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Willson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Crawfordsville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
How many students attend Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
60.9% of students at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Crawfordsville, 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 Crawfordsville on the city page.
Is Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch a good school?
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Crawfordsville Community Schools?
Besides Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch, Crawfordsville Community Schools also operates Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students), Crawfordsville Middle School (569 students), and Laura Hose Elementary School (387 students). See the Crawfordsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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