Enrollment
626
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Winding Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winding Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180567002114
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winding Ridge Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #76 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Winding Ridge Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winding Ridge Elementary School ranks #76 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567002114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winding Ridge Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winding Ridge Elementary School
Winding Ridge Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.2% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 626 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 260 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #242, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Winding Ridge Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students) and Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students) alongside Winding Ridge 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 Winding Ridge Elementary School compares
Winding Ridge 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.5%
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
65
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
African American 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 5.4%
White 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Winding Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Lawrence Township, which includes Winding Ridge Elementary School.
$12,776
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Winding Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winding Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 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 (~626 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winding Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Winding Ridge Elementary School?
Winding Ridge Elementary School has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winding Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winding Ridge Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winding Ridge Elementary School?
78.2% of students at Winding Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winding Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winding Ridge Elementary School is African American at 80.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winding Ridge Elementary School?
Winding Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Winding Ridge Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Winding Ridge Elementary School ranks #76 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.
Is Winding Ridge Elementary School a good school?
Winding Ridge Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Winding Ridge Elementary School, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.
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