Enrollment
656
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westfield, IN
Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Shamrock Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181308000134
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shamrock Springs Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Shamrock Springs Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shamrock Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Westfield, IN.
School address
District: Westfield-Washington Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181308000134 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shamrock Springs Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Shamrock Springs Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westfield, Indiana, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (7%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 656 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Westfield's public schools, it stands alongside Washington Woods Elementary School (691 students): Shamrock Springs Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 19.7:1).
Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students) and Westfield Middle School (1,585 students) alongside Shamrock Springs Elementary School.
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 Shamrock Springs Elementary School compares
Shamrock Springs Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 82% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,937
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 656 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 77.4%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Shamrock Springs Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield-Washington Schools, which includes Shamrock Springs Elementary School.
$11,937
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 50.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 Shamrock Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monon Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shamrock Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,948
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,551
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Westfield
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Washington Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Maple Glen Elementary
Standard public school
632 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Carey Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
612 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Trace Elementary School
Standard public school
582 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Virginia F. Wood Early Learning Center
Standard public school
100 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~656 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shamrock Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westfield, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shamrock Springs Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Shamrock Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Shamrock Springs Elementary School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Westfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shamrock Springs Elementary School?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Shamrock Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Shamrock Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Westfield, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westfield on the city page.
Is Shamrock Springs Elementary School a good school?
Shamrock Springs Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Westfield-Washington Schools?
Besides Shamrock Springs Elementary School, Westfield-Washington Schools also operates Westfield High School (2,948 students), Westfield Middle School (1,585 students), and Westfield Intermediate School (1,551 students). See the Westfield-Washington Schools district page for the complete list.
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