- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Skiles Test Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Skiles Test Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180567001034
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skiles Test Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #68 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Skiles Test Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skiles Test Elementary School ranks #68 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567001034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Skiles Test Elementary School grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 180567001034 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 17.4:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Skiles Test Elementary School grew from 535 students in 2022-23 to 576 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Skiles Test Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- This school 558
Skiles Test Elementary School
558 students
What this shows Skiles Test Elementary School reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skiles Test Elementary School compares
Skiles Test Elementary School 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 31% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$12,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
African American 38.0%
White 12.7%
Two or More 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Skiles Test Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skiles Test Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skiles Test Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
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Hoosier College and Career Academy
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1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skiles Test Elementary School
How many students attend Skiles Test Elementary School?
Skiles Test Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skiles Test Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skiles Test Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skiles Test Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Skiles Test Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skiles Test Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Skiles Test Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skiles Test Elementary School?
Skiles Test Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Skiles Test Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Skiles Test Elementary School ranks #68 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Skiles Test Elementary School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.