Enrollment
381
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenwood, IN
V O Isom Central Elem School
Federal NCES profile for V O Isom Central Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180411000713
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
V O Isom Central Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Greenwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
V O Isom Central Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, V O Isom Central Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, IN.
School address
District: Greenwood Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180411000713 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How V O Isom Central Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at V O Isom Central Elem School
V O Isom Central Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Greenwood, Indiana, enrolling 381 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 381 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 362 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #193.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 381 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Greenwood's elementary schools, it stands alongside Center Grove Elementary School (691 students): V O Isom Central Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 18.7:1).
Greenwood Community Sch Corp also operates Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students) and Greenwood Middle School (964 students) alongside V O Isom Central Elem School.
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 V O Isom Central Elem School compares
V O Isom Central Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 34% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$10,473
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 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 8.1%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, V O Isom Central Elem School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenwood Community Sch Corp, which includes V O Isom Central Elem School.
$10,473
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.1%
State 70.1%
Federal 8.8%
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 V O Isom Central Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Community High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to V O Isom Central Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenwood
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Center Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
691 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
North Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
685 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ray Crowe Elementary
Standard public school
611 students 18:1 students per teacher
Southwest Elementary School
Standard public school
550 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
Standard public school
389 students 15:1 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 (~381 students)
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Frequently asked questions about V O Isom Central Elem School
How many students attend V O Isom Central Elem School?
V O Isom Central Elem School has 381 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenwood, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at V O Isom Central Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at V O Isom Central Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at V O Isom Central Elem School?
66.5% of students at V O Isom Central Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of V O Isom Central Elem School?
The largest demographic group at V O Isom Central Elem School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Greenwood, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for V O Isom Central Elem School?
V O Isom Central Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 V O Isom Central Elem School rank among elementary schools in Greenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, V O Isom Central Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood on the city page.
Is V O Isom Central Elem School a good school?
V O Isom Central Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Greenwood Community Sch Corp?
Besides V O Isom Central Elem School, Greenwood Community Sch Corp also operates Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students), Greenwood Middle School (964 students), and Southwest Elementary School (550 students). See the Greenwood Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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