At a glance
Reported students
545
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
74th percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
545
Suncrest Elementary School: 545 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 553
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Suncrest Elementary School
Suncrest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Frankfort. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Community Schools of Frankfort. NCES reports 545 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 74th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52.7%) and White (42.9%). English learners represent 27.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Suncrest Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.9%
- Hispanic52.7%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Community Schools of Frankfort
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–02
456 reported students
Green Meadows Intermediate Elem
Elementary · Grades 03–05
395 reported students
Frankfort Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
654 reported students
Frankfort High School
High · Grades 09–12
922 reported students
Public schools near Suncrest Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadows Intermediate Elem Elementary · Community Schools of Frankfort | 03–05 | 395 | 2.1 mi |
| Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch Elementary · Community Schools of Frankfort | PK–02 | 456 | 2.2 mi |
| Frankfort High School High · Community Schools of Frankfort | 09–12 | 922 | 2.5 mi |
| Clinton Prairie Elementary School Elementary · Clinton Prairie School Corporation | PK–06 | 656 | 4.4 mi |
| Clinton Central Elementary School Elementary · Clinton Central School Corporation | KG–06 | 527 | 7.3 mi |
| Rossville Elementary School Elementary · Rossville Con School District | PK–05 | 440 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Suncrest Elementary School
What grades does Suncrest Elementary School serve?
Suncrest Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Community Schools of Frankfort.
How many students attend Suncrest Elementary School?
Suncrest Elementary School reported 545 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 74th percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 553 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Suncrest Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 545 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Suncrest Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Suncrest Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Community Schools of Frankfort attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Suncrest Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Suncrest Elementary School in?
Suncrest Elementary School is part of Community Schools of Frankfort, based in Frankfort, IN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Suncrest Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Green Meadows Intermediate Elem (2.1 mi), Blue Ridge Primary Elementary Sch (2.2 mi), Frankfort High School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.