- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Westlake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181281002042
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlake Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #25 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlake Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Elementary School ranks #25 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Westlake Elementary School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 181281002042 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 16.7:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Davis High School (3,315 students)
Westlake Elementary School held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Westlake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Davis High
Ben Davis High School
3,315 students
- Ben Davis Nint 1,243
Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center
1,243 students
- Chapel Hill 7t 1,143
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,143 students
- Lynhurst 7th & 1,135
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
1,135 students
- Robey Elementa 847
Robey Elementary School
847 students
- This school 736
Westlake Elementary School
736 students
What this shows Westlake Elementary School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlake Elementary School compares
Westlake Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 8.0%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Westlake Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Wayne Township reports $13,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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Early Learning Center
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Victory College Prep Academy
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Forest Glen Elementary School
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Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
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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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlake Elementary School
How many students attend Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has 736 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlake Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlake Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Westlake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westlake Elementary School is African American at 51.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlake Elementary School?
Westlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westlake Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlake Elementary School ranks #25 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Westlake Elementary School, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.