Enrollment
568
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180375002113
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+59% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch reports 568 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 61% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 2% below the Indiana average and 6% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 568 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Franklin Township Com Sch Corp spends $12,954 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.5% from local sources (property taxes), 60.0% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 59% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 2% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
25.6:1
students per teacher
— 59% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,954
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 568 Top 69% in Indiana — larger than 31% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 25.6:1 +59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.5% -2% vs state
NCES ID 180375002113
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 568:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.0%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch.
$12,954
Per student
-11%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
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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 a 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 25.6:1, which is 59% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch?
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.