- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Nora Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nora Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181272002020
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nora Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #19 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Nora Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nora Elementary School ranks #19 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Nora Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 181272002020 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 16:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (3,682 students)
Nora Elementary School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Nora Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central High School
3,682 students
- Northview Midd 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- Eastwood Middl 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- This school 544
Nora Elementary School
544 students
What this shows Nora Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nora Elementary School compares
Nora 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 41% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 32.5%
White 21.9%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Nora Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nora Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nora Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
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Early Learning Center
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Victory College Prep Academy
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Forest Glen Elementary School
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Indiana Connections Career Academy
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Nationwide other 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nora Elementary School
How many students attend Nora Elementary School?
Nora Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nora Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nora Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nora Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Nora Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nora Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nora Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nora Elementary School?
Nora Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nora Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Nora Elementary School ranks #19 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Washington Township?
Besides Nora Elementary School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Northview Middle School (1,019 students), and Eastwood Middle School (845 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.