- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Spring Mill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Mill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181272002023
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Mill Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #12 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Mill Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Mill Elementary School ranks #12 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002023 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Spring Mill Elementary School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 181272002023 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 15.6:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (3,682 students)
Spring Mill Elementary School shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Spring Mill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central High School
3,682 students
- Northview Midd 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- Eastwood Middl 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- This school 529
Spring Mill Elementary School
529 students
What this shows Spring Mill Elementary School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Mill Elementary School compares
Spring Mill Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 36% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Indiana - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
White 14.4%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Spring Mill Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Mill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Mill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Mill Elementary School
How many students attend Spring Mill Elementary School?
Spring Mill Elementary School has 529 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Mill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Mill Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Mill Elementary School?
67.5% of students at Spring Mill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Mill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Mill Elementary School is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Mill Elementary School?
Spring Mill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Spring Mill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Mill Elementary School ranks #12 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Washington Township?
Besides Spring Mill Elementary School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Northview Middle School (1,019 students), and Eastwood Middle School (845 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.