Enrollment
714
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mt Comfort Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mt Comfort Elementary School
Mt Comfort Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Greenfield, Indiana, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 714 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 428 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #354, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 714 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Greenfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Greenfield Intermediate School (481 students): Mt Comfort Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 16:1).
Mt Vernon Community School Corp also operates Mt Vernon High School (1,470 students) and Mt Vernon Middle School (1,150 students) alongside Mt Comfort 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 Mt Comfort Elementary School compares
Mt Comfort 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,801
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mt Vernon Community School Corp, which includes Mt Comfort Elementary School.
$10,801
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~714 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mt Comfort Elementary School a good school?
Mt Comfort Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 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.
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