- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 180375002113 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 21.8:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch held near 646 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- Lillie Idella 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- This school 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- Bunker Hill El 487
Bunker Hill Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch compares
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,021
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 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.
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
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.