Enrollment
568
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180375002113
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #45 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch ranks #45 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375002113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 95% of Indiana schools and 37% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Indiana typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 568 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.
Among 540 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #463, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 21:1).
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students) and Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students) alongside Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch.
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 Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch compares
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 37% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,321
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 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 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Asian 11.3%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 9.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch.
$10,321
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.5%
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 Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Central Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bunker Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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
Similar elementary 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 (~568 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
How many students attend Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch?
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch has 568 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch is 21.8:1, which is 37% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch?
48.5% of students at Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch?
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch 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 Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch ranks #45 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.
Is Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch a good school?
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students), Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), and Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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