- Enrollment
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westfield, IN
Monon Trail Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monon Trail Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181308002449
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monon Trail Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Monon Trail Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monon Trail Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Westfield, IN.
School address
District: Westfield-Washington Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181308002449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+124 students YoY
Monon Trail Elementary School grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+21.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+124 students YoY 181308002449 · Westfield, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 23.2:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield High School (2,948 students)
Monon Trail Elementary School grew from 572 students in 2022-23 to 696 in 2023-24 (+21.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Monon Trail Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westfield High
Westfield High School
2,948 students
- Westfield Midd
Westfield Middle School
1,585 students
- Westfield Inte
Westfield Intermediate School
1,551 students
- This school 767
Monon Trail Elementary School
767 students
- Washington Woo 691
Washington Woods Elementary School
691 students
- Shamrock Sprin 656
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
656 students
What this shows Monon Trail Elementary School reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monon Trail Elementary School compares
Monon Trail Elementary School 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 46% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,022
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 767 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.6%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Monon Trail Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westfield-Washington Schools reports $13,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monon Trail Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shamrock Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monon Trail Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
1 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monon Trail Elementary School
How many students attend Monon Trail Elementary School?
Monon Trail Elementary School has 767 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), up 124.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monon Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monon Trail Elementary School is 23.2:1, which is 46% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monon Trail Elementary School?
26.6% of students at Monon Trail Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monon Trail Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monon Trail Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Westfield, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monon Trail Elementary School?
Monon Trail Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Monon Trail Elementary School rank among public schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Monon Trail Elementary School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Westfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Westfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Westfield-Washington Schools?
Besides Monon Trail Elementary School, Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students), Westfield Middle School (1,585 students), and Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students). See the Westfield-Washington Schools district page for the complete list.