- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
V O Isom Central Elem School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 180411000713 · Greenwood, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.1:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenwood Community High Sch (1,229 students)
V O Isom Central Elem School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
V O Isom Central Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenwood Comm
Greenwood Community High Sch
1,229 students
- Greenwood Midd
Greenwood Middle School
964 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary School
550 students
- Westwood Eleme
Westwood Elementary School
510 students
- Greenwood Nort 389
Greenwood Northeast Elementary Sch
389 students
- This school 381
V O Isom Central Elem School
381 students
What this shows V O Isom Central Elem School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How V O Isom Central Elem School compares
V O Isom Central Elem School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,373
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 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.
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
District finance for Greenwood Community Sch Corp reports $11,373 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~381 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.