Enrollment
767
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monon Trail Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monon Trail Elementary School
Monon Trail Elementary School is a large elementary school in Westfield, Indiana, enrolling 767 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Indiana schools and 46% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.6% free-meal eligibility runs 46% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 767 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.
Among 329 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 767 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Westfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students): Monon Trail Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 18:1).
Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students) and Westfield Middle School (1,585 students) alongside Monon Trail Elementary School.
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 Monon Trail Elementary School compares
Monon Trail Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,937
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield-Washington Schools, which includes Monon Trail Elementary School.
$11,937
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~767 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monon Trail Elementary School a good school?
Monon Trail Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 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.
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