Enrollment
170
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180244000284
West Crawford Elementary School — Eckerty, IN
Federal NCES profile for West Crawford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Crawford County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Crawford Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Crawford Elementary School reports 170 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 31% above the Indiana average and 25% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Crawford County Community Sch Corp spends $16,322 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 22.7% from local sources (property taxes), 58.6% from the state, and 18.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Crawford Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 31% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 31% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 48% in Indiana — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,322
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 170 Top 7% in Indiana — larger than 93% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.7% +31% vs state
NCES ID 180244000284
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 24
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crawford County Community Sch Corp, which includes West Crawford Elementary School.
$16,322
Per student
+12%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 22.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 18.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- —
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Crawford Elementary School
How many students attend West Crawford Elementary School?
West Crawford Elementary School has 170 students enrolled. It is a other school in Eckerty, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Crawford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Crawford Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Crawford Elementary School?
64.7% of students at West Crawford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Crawford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Crawford Elementary School is White at 95.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Eckerty, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Crawford Elementary School?
West Crawford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.