Enrollment
545
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suncrest Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suncrest Elementary School
Suncrest Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankfort, Indiana, enrolling 545 students.
At 14.7:1, 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.
Economic need is high: 74.3% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 545 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 329 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #188.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (43%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Clinton Prairie Elementary School (656 students): Suncrest Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 16:1).
Community Schools of Frankfort also operates Frankfort High School (922 students) and Frankfort Middle School (654 students) alongside Suncrest Elementary School.
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 Suncrest Elementary School compares
Suncrest Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,130
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community Schools of Frankfort, which includes Suncrest Elementary School.
$11,130
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.2%
State 62.1%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 922
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~545 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Suncrest Elementary School a good school?
Suncrest Elementary School earns 36/100 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 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.
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