Enrollment
248
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Options Westfield compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Options Westfield
Options Westfield is a small charter combined-grade school in Carmel, Indiana, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 248 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Carmel's public schools, it stands alongside Cherry Tree Elementary School (711 students): Options Westfield is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.7:1 vs 16.2:1).
Options Charter Schools also operates Options Indiana (612 students) and Options Noblesville (183 students) alongside Options Westfield.
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 Options Westfield compares
Options Westfield on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,580
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Options Charter Schools, which includes Options Westfield.
$10,580
Per student
-12%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 91.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 36:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~248 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Options Westfield a good school?
Options Westfield earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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