Enrollment
320
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greenfield, IN
Weston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180405000702
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weston Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Greenfield · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Weston Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Greenfield, IN.
School address
District: Greenfield-Central Com Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180405000702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Weston Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Weston Elementary School
Weston Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Greenfield, Indiana, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 398 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Greenfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mt Comfort Elementary School (714 students): Weston Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 17:1).
Greenfield-Central Com Schools also operates Greenfield-Central High School (1,413 students) and Greenfield Central Junior High Sch (690 students) alongside Weston Elementary 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 Weston Elementary School compares
Weston Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 20% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 24% in Indiana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$10,898
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Weston Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greenfield-Central Com Schools, which includes Weston Elementary School.
$10,898
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 59.9%
Federal 7.8%
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 Weston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield-Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Central Junior High Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jb Stephens Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenfield Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maxwell Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,413
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar elementary schools in Greenfield
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mt Comfort Elementary School
Standard public school
714 students 17:1 students per teacher
Greenfield Intermediate School
Standard public school
481 students 16:1 students per teacher
Harris Elementary School
Standard public school
273 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Eden Elementary School
Standard public school
152 students 15.2:1 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 (~320 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Weston Elementary School
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greenfield, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weston Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Weston Elementary School?
39.8% of students at Weston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weston Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Greenfield, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weston Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Greenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Weston Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Greenfield, 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 Greenfield on the city page.
Is Weston Elementary School a good school?
Weston Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Indiana schools. 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 Greenfield-Central Com Schools?
Besides Weston Elementary School, Greenfield-Central Com Schools also operates Greenfield-Central High School (1,413 students), Greenfield Central Junior High Sch (690 students), and Jb Stephens Elementary School (587 students). See the Greenfield-Central Com Schools district page for the complete list.
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