- Enrollment
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IN
Suncrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Suncrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180366000602
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suncrest Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Suncrest Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suncrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN.
School address
District: Community Schools of Frankfort · Indiana
NCES ID 180366000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Suncrest Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 180366000602 · Frankfort, IN Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 14.7:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankfort High School (922 students)
Suncrest Elementary School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Suncrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Frankfort High
Frankfort High School
922 students
- Frankfort Midd
Frankfort Middle School
654 students
- This school
Suncrest Elementary School
545 students
- Blue Ridge Pri
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch
456 students
- Green Meadows
Green Meadows Intermediate Elem
395 students
What this shows Suncrest Elementary School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suncrest Elementary School compares
Suncrest 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Indiana - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$11,575
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.7%
White 42.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Suncrest Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Community Schools of Frankfort reports $11,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Suncrest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Meadows Intermediate Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suncrest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Suncrest Elementary School
How many students attend Suncrest Elementary School?
Suncrest Elementary School has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IN. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suncrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Suncrest Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% 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 Suncrest Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Suncrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suncrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Suncrest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.7% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suncrest Elementary School?
Suncrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Suncrest Elementary School rank among schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Suncrest Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Frankfort, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frankfort on the city page.
What other schools are in Community Schools of Frankfort?
Besides Suncrest Elementary School, Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort High School (922 students), Frankfort Middle School (654 students), and Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch (456 students). See the Community Schools of Frankfort district page for the complete list.