- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180246000291 · Crawfordsville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students)
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Sr High School
682 students
- Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville Middle School
569 students
- Laura Hose Ele
Laura Hose Elementary School
387 students
- This school
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
377 students
- Mollie B Hoove
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
375 students
- Anna Willson S 170
Anna Willson School
170 students
What this shows Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch compares
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,373
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Crawfordsville Community Schools reports $13,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), down 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.