Enrollment
611
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180189002723
Ray Crowe Elementary — Greenwood, IN
Federal NCES profile for Ray Crowe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 61/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-2% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ray Crowe Elementary reports 611 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 7% above the Indiana average and 3% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp spends $13,240 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.1% from local sources (property taxes), 57.2% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ray Crowe Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▲ 7% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
— 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana — lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$13,240
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
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
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
Enrollment 611 Top 73% in Indiana — larger than 27% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 15.7:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.2% +7% vs state
NCES ID 180189002723
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.7%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clark-Pleasant Community Sch Corp, which includes Ray Crowe Elementary.
$13,240
Per student
-9%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ray Crowe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ray Crowe Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Greenwood, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ray Crowe Elementary?
Ray Crowe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (C+) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.