At a glance
Reported students
583
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
556.5
Lynwood Elementary: 583 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
13.9:1 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
- 436
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Lynwood Elementary
Lynwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Indianapolis. It is one of 10 current school records connected to MSD Decatur Township. NCES reports 583 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to 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 White (41.9%) and Black (26.8%). English learners represent 16.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lynwood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 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 0 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
- 16.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White41.9%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black26.8%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
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
Not reported as 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 MSD Decatur Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
559 reported students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
554 reported students
Gold Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
529 reported students
Stephen Decatur Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
496 reported students
Blue Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–06
687 reported students
Decatur High Ability Academy
Elementary · Grades 03–06
103 reported students