- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crawfordsville, IN
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mollie B Hoover Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180246000292
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Crawfordsville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mollie B Hoover Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Crawfordsville, IN.
School address
District: Crawfordsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180246000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180246000292 · Crawfordsville, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 13.4:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Crawfordsville Sr High School (682 students)
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School 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
- Meredith Nicho
Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch
377 students
- This school
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
375 students
- Anna Willson S 170
Anna Willson School
170 students
What this shows Mollie B Hoover Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mollie B Hoover Elementary School compares
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Mollie B Hoover Elementary School 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 Mollie B Hoover Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawfordsville Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
| Meredith Nicholson Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna Willson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mollie B Hoover Elementary School'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
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mollie B Hoover Elementary School
How many students attend Mollie B Hoover Elementary School?
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crawfordsville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mollie B Hoover Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mollie B Hoover Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Mollie B Hoover Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Mollie B Hoover Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mollie B Hoover Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mollie B Hoover Elementary School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mollie B Hoover Elementary School?
Mollie B Hoover Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Mollie B Hoover Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crawfordsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mollie B Hoover Elementary School ranks #1 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 Mollie B Hoover Elementary School, 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.