- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Ray Crowe Elementary grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 180189002723 · Greenwood, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 18:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteland Community High School (2,144 students)
Ray Crowe Elementary grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Ray Crowe Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whiteland Comm
Whiteland Community High School
2,144 students
- Clark Pleasant
Clark Pleasant Middle School
1,690 students
- Grassy Creek E 847
Grassy Creek Elementary School
847 students
- This school 611
Ray Crowe Elementary
611 students
- Pleasant Cross 578
Pleasant Crossing Elementary
578 students
- Break-O-Day El 499
Break-O-Day Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Ray Crowe Elementary reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ray Crowe Elementary compares
Ray Crowe Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp reports $13,680 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~611 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), up 49.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.