- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crown Point, IN
Timothy Ball Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Timothy Ball Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180249000299
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timothy Ball Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Timothy Ball Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timothy Ball Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Timothy Ball Elementary School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 180249000299 · Crown Point, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 21.3:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Timothy Ball Elementary School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Timothy Ball Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- Robert Taft Mi 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- Colonel John W 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- Jerry Ross Ele 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- This school 638
Timothy Ball Elementary School
638 students
What this shows Timothy Ball Elementary School reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timothy Ball Elementary School compares
Timothy Ball Elementary School is a growing 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,153
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 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Timothy Ball Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timothy Ball Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timothy Ball Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Crown Point
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timothy Ball Elementary School
How many students attend Timothy Ball Elementary School?
Timothy Ball Elementary School has 638 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crown Point, IN. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), up 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timothy Ball Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timothy Ball Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 34% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timothy Ball Elementary School?
28.5% of students at Timothy Ball Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timothy Ball Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Timothy Ball Elementary School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timothy Ball Elementary School?
Timothy Ball Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Timothy Ball Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Timothy Ball Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Crown Point, 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 Crown Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Timothy Ball Elementary School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.