- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Willow Lake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Lake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181272002647
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Lake Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #18 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 70.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Lake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Lake Elementary School ranks #18 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002647 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+78 students YoY
Willow Lake Elementary School grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+78 students YoY 181272002647 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 18.9:1 · 70.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: North Central High School (3,682 students)
Willow Lake Elementary School grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 660 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Willow Lake Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Central
North Central High School
3,682 students
- Northview Midd 1,019
Northview Middle School
1,019 students
- Eastwood Middl 845
Eastwood Middle School
845 students
- Westlane Middl 754
Westlane Middle School
754 students
- Clearwater Ele 750
Clearwater Elementary School
750 students
- This school 739
Willow Lake Elementary School
739 students
What this shows Willow Lake Elementary School reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Lake Elementary School compares
Willow Lake Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.1% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Indiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$16,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
White 13.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Willow Lake Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Washington Township reports $16,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Lake Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Lake Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
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1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
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Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
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Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
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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 (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Lake Elementary School
How many students attend Willow Lake Elementary School?
Willow Lake Elementary School has 739 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), up 78.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Lake Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willow Lake Elementary School?
70.1% of students at Willow Lake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Lake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Lake Elementary School is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Lake Elementary School?
Willow Lake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Willow Lake Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Lake Elementary School ranks #18 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Washington Township?
Besides Willow Lake Elementary School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Northview Middle School (1,019 students), and Eastwood Middle School (845 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.