- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenfield, IN
Mt Comfort Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Comfort Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180726001220
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Comfort Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Comfort Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Comfort Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Greenfield, IN.
School address
District: Mt Vernon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180726001220 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Mt Comfort Elementary School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 180726001220 · Greenfield, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 17:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students)
Mt Comfort Elementary School grew from 650 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mt Comfort Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Vernon High
Mt Vernon High School
1,470 students
- Mt Vernon Midd
Mt Vernon Middle School
1,150 students
- Fortville Elem
Fortville Elementary School
789 students
- This school
Mt Comfort Elementary School
714 students
- Mccordsville E
Mccordsville Elementary School
700 students
- Mt Vernon Earl 117
Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy
117 students
What this shows Mt Comfort Elementary School reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Comfort Elementary School compares
Mt Comfort 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 714 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 16.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Mt Comfort Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mt Vernon Community School Corp reports $12,211 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Comfort Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fortville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccordsville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Vernon Early Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Comfort Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,150
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 58.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Greenfield Intermediate School
Standard public school
481 students 16:1 students per teacher
Weston Elementary School
Standard public school
320 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
273 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Eden Elementary School
Standard public school
152 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Comfort Elementary School
How many students attend Mt Comfort Elementary School?
Mt Comfort Elementary School has 714 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenfield, IN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Comfort Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Comfort Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Comfort Elementary School?
35.2% of students at Mt Comfort Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Comfort Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Comfort Elementary School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Greenfield, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Comfort Elementary School?
Mt Comfort Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Mt Comfort Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Comfort Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Vernon Community School Corp?
Besides Mt Comfort Elementary School, Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students), Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students), and Fortville Elementary School (789 students). See the Mt Vernon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.