At a glance
Reported students
544
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
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
663.5
Nora Elementary School: 544 reported students.
State peer staffing position
75th percentile
16.5:1 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
- 539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Nora Elementary School
Nora Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Indianapolis. It is one of 14 current school records connected to MSD Washington Township. NCES reports 544 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 16.5:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (35.1%) and Black (32.5%). English learners represent 49.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. 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 Nora Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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
- 49.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.9%
- Hispanic35.1%
- Black32.5%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial5.9%
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
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 Washington Township
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Spring Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
529 reported students
Greenbriar Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
509 reported students
Fox Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
603 reported students
Crooked Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
460 reported students
Allisonville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
724 reported students
Willow Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
739 reported students
Public schools near Nora 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Mill Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 529 | 1.6 mi |
| Greenbriar Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 509 | 2.4 mi |
| Forest Dale Elementary School Elementary · Carmel Clay Schools | PK–05 | 638 | 2.4 mi |
| Clearwater Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 750 | 2.6 mi |
| Willow Lake Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 739 | 3.3 mi |
| Allisonville Elementary School Elementary · MSD Washington Township | KG–05 | 724 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nora Elementary School
What grades does Nora Elementary School serve?
Nora Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in MSD Washington Township.
How many students attend Nora Elementary School?
Nora Elementary School reported 544 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 539 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nora Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 544 students and 33 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 Nora Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nora Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on MSD Washington Township attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nora Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
53.1% 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 Nora Elementary School in?
Nora Elementary School is part of MSD Washington Township, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nora Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Spring Mill Elementary School (1.6 mi), Greenbriar Elementary School (2.4 mi), Forest Dale Elementary School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.