Enrollment
611
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, IN
Ray Crowe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ray Crowe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180189002723
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ray Crowe Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ray Crowe Elementary has class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Crowe Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180189002723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ray Crowe Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ray Crowe Elementary
Ray Crowe Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 611 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.2% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 611 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 481 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #27, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Greenwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Grove Elementary School (691 students): Ray Crowe Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18:1 vs 18.7:1).
Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students) and Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students) alongside Ray Crowe Elementary.
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 Ray Crowe Elementary compares
Ray Crowe Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Indiana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,322
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 52.4%
Asian 18.7%
African American 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.2%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Ray Crowe Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp, which includes Ray Crowe Elementary.
$11,322
Per student
-6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 57.2%
Federal 6.7%
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 Ray Crowe Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteland Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark Pleasant Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grassy Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Crossing Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Break-O-Day Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ray Crowe Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenwood
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
North Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Southwest Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 students per teacher
V O Isom Central Elem School
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 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 (~611 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ray Crowe Elementary
How many students attend Ray Crowe Elementary?
Ray Crowe Elementary has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Crowe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Crowe Elementary is 18:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ray Crowe Elementary?
53.2% of students at Ray Crowe Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ray Crowe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ray Crowe Elementary is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Crowe Elementary?
Ray Crowe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ray Crowe Elementary rank among elementary schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Ray Crowe Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood on the city page.
Is Ray Crowe Elementary a good school?
Ray Crowe Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp?
Besides Ray Crowe Elementary, Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp also operates Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students), Clark Pleasant Middle School (1,690 students), and Grassy Creek Elementary School (847 students). See the Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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