Enrollment
462
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zionsville, IN
Stonegate Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Stonegate Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180283001854
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stonegate Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Zionsville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stonegate Elementary has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stonegate Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Zionsville, IN.
School address
District: Zionsville Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180283001854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stonegate Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stonegate Elementary
Stonegate Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Zionsville, Indiana, enrolling 462 students.
At 14.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Indiana average.
With 462 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 121 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #99, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 462 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Zionsville's public schools, it stands alongside Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch (797 students): Stonegate Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students) and Zionsville Middle School (1,331 students) alongside Stonegate Elementary.
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 Stonegate Elementary compares
Stonegate Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 80% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,999
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 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.2%
African American 4.1%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Stonegate Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zionsville Community Schools, which includes Stonegate Elementary.
$9,999
Per student
-17%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 49.2%
Federal 3.8%
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 Stonegate Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zionsville Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville West Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trailside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stonegate Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,338
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,331
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Zionsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Zionsville Pleasant View Elem Sch
Standard public school
797 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Trailside Elementary School
Standard public school
547 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Eagle Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 12:1 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 (~462 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stonegate Elementary
How many students attend Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zionsville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% 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 Stonegate Elementary?
9.9% of students at Stonegate Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stonegate Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Stonegate Elementary is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Zionsville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Stonegate Elementary rank among schools in Zionsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Stonegate Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Zionsville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zionsville on the city page.
Is Stonegate Elementary a good school?
Stonegate Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Zionsville Community Schools?
Besides Stonegate Elementary, Zionsville Community Schools also operates Zionsville Community High School (2,338 students), Zionsville Middle School (1,331 students), and Zionsville West Middle School (1,139 students). See the Zionsville Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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