- Enrollment
- 3,590
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fishers, IN
Thorpe Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thorpe Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181065002429
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thorpe Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 12
- schools in Fishers · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thorpe Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thorpe Creek Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN.
School address
District: Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181065002429 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Thorpe Creek Elementary shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 181065002429 · Fishers, IN Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 16.9:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Fishers High School (3,590 students)
Thorpe Creek Elementary shrank from 628 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Thorpe Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fishers High S
Fishers High School
3,590 students
- Hamilton South
Hamilton Southeastern Hs
3,504 students
- Hamilton Se In 1,238
Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch
1,238 students
- Fall Creek Jun 1,001
Fall Creek Junior High
1,001 students
- Fall Creek Int 909
Fall Creek Intermediate School
909 students
- This school 607
Thorpe Creek Elementary
607 students
What this shows Thorpe Creek Elementary reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thorpe Creek Elementary compares
Thorpe Creek Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 81% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,362
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Thorpe Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Southeastern Schools reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thorpe Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Southeastern Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thorpe Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,504
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Fishers
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Southeastern Elementary School
Standard public school
773 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Brooks School Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Geist Elementary School
Standard public school
608 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
New Britton Elementary School
Standard public school
572 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Harrison Parkway Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
525 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thorpe Creek Elementary
How many students attend Thorpe Creek Elementary?
Thorpe Creek Elementary has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fishers, IN. CCD year-over-year: 628 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thorpe Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thorpe Creek Elementary is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thorpe Creek Elementary?
9.4% of students at Thorpe Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thorpe Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thorpe Creek Elementary is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Fishers, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thorpe Creek Elementary?
Thorpe Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Thorpe Creek Elementary rank among schools in Fishers?
By Resource Investment Index, Thorpe Creek Elementary ranks #9 of 12 schools in Fishers, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fishers on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Southeastern Schools?
Besides Thorpe Creek Elementary, Hamilton Southeastern Schools also operates Fishers High School (3,590 students), Hamilton Southeastern Hs (3,504 students), and Hamilton Se Int and Jr High Sch (1,238 students). See the Hamilton Southeastern Schools district page for the complete list.