- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Stout Field Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stout Field Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181281002040
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stout Field Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #42 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 80.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Stout Field Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stout Field Elementary School ranks #42 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Stout Field Elementary School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 181281002040 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 13.1:1 · 80.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Davis High School (3,315 students)
Stout Field Elementary School held near 629 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Stout Field Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Davis High
Ben Davis High School
3,315 students
- Ben Davis Nint 1,243
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
1,243 students
- Chapel Hill 7t 1,143
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,143 students
- Lynhurst 7th & 1,135
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,135 students
- Robey Elementa 847
Robey Elementary School
847 students
- This school 617
Stout Field Elementary School
617 students
What this shows Stout Field Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stout Field Elementary School compares
Stout Field Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.1% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Indiana - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
30
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 41.2%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Stout Field Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wayne Township reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stout Field Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stout Field Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stout Field Elementary School
How many students attend Stout Field Elementary School?
Stout Field Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stout Field Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stout Field Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 17% 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 Stout Field Elementary School?
80.1% of students at Stout Field Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stout Field Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stout Field Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stout Field Elementary School?
Stout Field Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Stout Field Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Stout Field Elementary School ranks #42 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 Wayne Township?
Besides Stout Field Elementary School, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.