- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carmel, IN
Options Westfield
Federal NCES profile for Options Westfield, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180001601738Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Options Westfield earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Carmel · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Options Westfield has class sizes larger than 77% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Options Westfield ranks #6 of 7 schools in Carmel, IN.
School address
District: Options Charter Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180001601738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Options Westfield grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 180001601738 · Carmel, IN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
248 enr · 17.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Options Indiana (612 students)
Options Westfield grew from 228 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 20.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Options Westfield in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Options Indian
Options Indiana
612 students
- This school
Options Westfield
248 students
- Options Nobles 183
Options Noblesville
183 students
What this shows Options Westfield reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Options Westfield compares
Options Westfield 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 77% in Indiana - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$12,221
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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Options Westfield is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Options Charter Schools reports $12,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Options Westfield Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Indiana | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Options Noblesville | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Options Westfield's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Carmel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Smoky Row Elementary School
Standard public school
692 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Clay Center Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Forest Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Indiana Agriculture and Technology
Standard public school
441 students
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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Options Westfield
How many students attend Options Westfield?
Options Westfield has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carmel, IN. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Options Westfield?
The student-teacher ratio at Options Westfield is 17.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Options Westfield?
21.9% of students at Options Westfield are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Options Westfield?
The largest demographic group at Options Westfield is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Carmel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Options Westfield?
Options Westfield has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Options Westfield rank among schools in Carmel?
By Resource Investment Index, Options Westfield ranks #6 of 7 schools in Carmel, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carmel on the city page.
What other schools are in Options Charter Schools?
Besides Options Westfield, Options Charter Schools also operates Options Indiana (612 students) and Options Noblesville (183 students). See the Options Charter Schools district page for the complete list.