Suncrest Elementary School

Summary:

Suncrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Frankfort, Indiana, serving around 560 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Community Schools of Frankfort district, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Suncrest Elementary faces significant challenges, including a student population that is over 50% Hispanic, much higher chronic absenteeism rates than surrounding schools, and consistently lower academic performance on ILEARN tests compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.85% of Suncrest students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 29.47% for the district and 38.6% for the state in 3rd grade. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (around 85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. When compared to other nearby schools like Green Meadows Intermediate and Blue Ridge Primary, Suncrest consistently underperforms academically.

Suncrest's statewide ranking among Indiana elementary schools has steadily declined over the past decade, from 739 out of 1,031 in 2018-2019 to 823 out of 1,010 in 2023-2024, indicating that the school is falling behind its peers across the state. Despite increased spending per student, from $7,467 in 2018-2019 to $8,850 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not improved. The district will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to support the students and improve educational outcomes at Suncrest Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1608 W Kyger St
Frankfort, IN 46041

(765) 659-6265

District: Community Schools of Frankfort

SchoolDigger Rank:
823^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,850

Students who attend Suncrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Frankfort Middle School
High:	Frankfort High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 567

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.6%

White:

44.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Suncrest Elementary School ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Suncrest Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Community Schools of Frankfort District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.6%), White (44.6%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Community Schools of Frankfort District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Suncrest Elementary School is 17.7. 1 elementary schools in the Community Schools of Frankfort District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Suncrest Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Suncrest Elementary School is $8,850, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Community Schools of Frankfort District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Suncrest Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Community Schools of Frankfort:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Schools of Frankfort 274^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Suncrest Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	32.55	750^th	959	21.8%
2006	23.51	821^st	961	14.6%
2007	41.69	678^th	985	31.2%
2008	49.43	597^th	996	40.1%
2009	51.37	584^th	1003	41.8%
2010	56.59	524^th	1009	48.1%
2011	30.34	818^th	1025	20.2%
2012	22.47	869^th	1015	14.4%
2013	10.25	978^th	1035	5.5%
2014	4.45	1004^th	1036	3.1%
2015	23.07	880^th	1040	15.4%
2016	15.88	923^rd	1046	11.8%
2017	26.08	837^th	1033	19.0%
2018	32.16	770^th	1027	25.0%
2019	33.68	739^th	1031	28.3%
2021	36.47	693^rd	1016	31.8%
2022	28.82	753^rd	1020	26.2%
2023	22.76	796^th	1016	21.7%
2024	19.21	823^rd	1010	18.5%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Suncrest Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	647	3	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	668
1998	639	3	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1999	604	0	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
2000	636	1	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	669
2001	643	4	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	0	686
2002	541	6	1	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	639
2003	541	6	1	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	639
2004	502	6	1	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2005	528	10	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
2006	505	7	0	148	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2007	486	3	0	157	0	n/a	n/a	7	653
2008	444	4	0	187	1	n/a	n/a	18	654
2009	371	3	0	218	0	n/a	n/a	11	603
2010	328	6	0	224	0	n/a	n/a	12	570
2011	338	8	0	242	0	0	15	0	603
2012	332	6	0	258	0	0	18	0	614
2013	338	7	0	300	0	0	9	0	654
2014	360	7	0	297	0	0	10	0	674
2015	345	7	0	324	0	1	11	0	688
2016	342	3	0	333	0	0	12	0	690
2017	302	4	0	319	0	2	12	0	639
2018	292	3	0	305	0	2	19	0	621
2019	275	4	0	300	0	1	20	0	600
2020	267	5	0	287	0	1	17	0	577
2021	265	4	0	286	0	1	15	0	571
2022	248	4	0	282	0	0	17	0	551
2023	241	7	0	291	0	0	21	0	560
2024	253	8	0	281	0	0	25	0	567

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Suncrest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	668	36.4	18.4	32.9
1998	666	36.0	18.5	34.7
1999	635	35.1	18.1	39.7
2000	669	35.0	19.1	43.2
2001	686	34.7	19.8	45.8
2002	639	38.1	16.8	55.4
2003	639	38.1	16.8	55.4
2004	597	37.2	16.0	57.8
2005	664	37.9	17.5	56.3
2006	660	37.2	17.7	60.2
2007	653	n/a	n/a	60.7
2008	654	37.9	17.3	63.5
2009	603	35.6	16.9	74
2010	570	34.5	16.5	76.7
2011	603	32.7	18.4	79.3
2012	614	36.0	17.0	78.7
2013	654	33.0	19.8	82.3
2014	674	33.0	20.4	81
2015	688	33.0	20.8	83.1
2016	690	33.0	20.9	84.1
2017	639	31.0	20.5	83.7
2018	621	36.0	17.2	86.6
2019	600	34.0	17.6	84.2
2020	577	34.0	16.9	84.6
2021	571	38.5	14.8	80.4
2022	551	33.0	16.6	74.2
2023	560	37.0	15.1	85
2024	567	32.0	17.7	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Suncrest Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	668	36.4	18.4	32.9
1998	666	36.0	18.5	34.7
1999	635	35.1	18.1	39.7
2000	669	35.0	19.1	43.2
2001	686	34.7	19.8	45.8
2002	639	38.1	16.8	55.4
2003	639	38.1	16.8	55.4
2004	597	37.2	16.0	57.8
2005	664	37.9	17.5	56.3
2006	660	37.2	17.7	60.2
2007	653	n/a	n/a	60.7
2008	654	37.9	17.3	63.5
2009	603	35.6	16.9	74
2010	570	34.5	16.5	76.7
2011	603	32.7	18.4	79.3
2012	614	36.0	17.0	78.7
2013	654	33.0	19.8	82.3
2014	674	33.0	20.4	81
2015	688	33.0	20.8	83.1
2016	690	33.0	20.9	84.1
2017	639	31.0	20.5	83.7
2018	621	36.0	17.2	86.6
2019	600	34.0	17.6	84.2
2020	577	34.0	16.9	84.6
2021	571	38.5	14.8	80.4
2022	551	33.0	16.6	74.2
2023	560	37.0	15.1	85
2024	567	32.0	17.7	98.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Suncrest Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$678 (9.1%)	$6,790 (90.9%)	$7,467
2020	$766 (9.9%)	$6,947 (90.1%)	$7,712
2021	$1,120 (13.5%)	$7,183 (86.5%)	$8,302
2022	$1,274 (14.4%)	$7,576 (85.6%)	$8,850

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Suncrest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 739^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 796^th of 1016 Elementary schools	6.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Suncrest Elementary School)	38.1	27.3	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Schools of Frankfort)	37.3	33.3	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Suncrest Elementary School)	47.6	41.6	6%
3rd Grade Math (Community Schools of Frankfort)	53.3	52.8	0.5%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Suncrest Elementary School)	29.6	22.4	7.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Schools of Frankfort)	32.7	25.9	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Suncrest Elementary School)	45.9	32.9	13%
4th Grade Math (Community Schools of Frankfort)	50.2	39.9	10.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Suncrest Elementary School)	37.8	14.1	23.7%
4th Grade Science (Community Schools of Frankfort)	31.9	15.8	16.1%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Suncrest Elementary School)	35.7	20	15.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Schools of Frankfort)	34.9	27.9	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Suncrest Elementary School)	36.9	23.8	13.2%
5th Grade Math (Community Schools of Frankfort)	34	31.3	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Suncrest Elementary School)	39.3	13.8	25.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Community Schools of Frankfort)	31.1	16.8	14.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	600	560	6.7%
African American	4	7	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	300	291	3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	275	241	12.4%
Two or More Races	20	21	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.2%	85%	0.8%

Schools Near Suncrest Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)					ILEARN Math (2024)					ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Suncrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1608 W Kyger St	Frankfort	46041	Clinton County	Community Schools of Frankfort	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 659-6265	567	32	17.7	98.9%	253 (44.6%)	8 (1.4%)	281 (49.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.4%)	19.2	823^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	18.5%		22.8	796^th of 1016 public elementary schools	21.7%	27	21.3	24.0	20.5		21.9	38.8	22.7	15.7		25.6	15.7	$8,850	$1,274	$7,576
Green Meadows Intermediate Elementary	Public	3-5	1900 S Jackson St	Frankfort	46041	Clinton County	Community Schools of Frankfort	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 659-3233	430	23	18.6	100.0%	190 (44.2%)	1 (0.2%)	226 (52.6%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	45.2	576^th of 1010 public elementary schools	43.0%		39.8	635^th of 1016 public elementary schools	37.5%	59	40.3	41.4	27.9		36.5	58.3	55.7	22.9		45.6	12.1	$9,503	$1,119	$8,383
Blue Ridge Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1910 S Jackson St	Frankfort	46041	Clinton County	Community Schools of Frankfort	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 659-3822	440	25	17.6	99.3%	189 (43.0%)	3 (0.7%)	230 (52.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.4%)								(n/a)												$9,959	$1,441	$8,518
Clinton Prairie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2500 S Cr 450 W	Frankfort	46041	Clinton County	Clinton Prairie School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 654-4473	421	31	13.5	72.2%	369 (87.6%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	60.7	404^th of 1010 public elementary schools	60.0%		65.7	350^th of 1016 public elementary schools	65.6%	54	36.0	42.1	40.2	45.7	40.9	51.0	51.1	52.2	50.0	51.1	29.4	$9,054	$792	$8,262
Clinton Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	725 N Sr 29	Michigantown	46057	Clinton County	Clinton Central School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 249-2244	529	36	14.9	54.3%	477 (90.2%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	72	270^th of 1010 public elementary schools	73.3%		75.7	224^th of 1016 public elementary schools	78.0%	46	43.8	48.4	45.2	50.0	46.8	64.1	56.5	56.5	50.0	56.8	37.1	$10,765	$1,391	$9,374
Rossville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Robert Egly Dr	Rossville	46065	Clinton County	Rossville Con School District	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 379-2119	476	31	15.6	33.6%	433 (91.0%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	65.7	347^th of 1010 public elementary schools	65.6%		76.8	209^th of 1016 public elementary schools	79.4%	138	41.9	43.0	41.3		42.0	66.3	59.5	38.8		55.1	45.0	$8,844	$729	$8,115
Thorntown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Mill St	Thorntown	46071	Boone County	Western Boone County Com School District	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 485-2447	445	25	18.1	36.2%	408 (91.7%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.5%)	83.8	142^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	85.9%		89.1	70^th of 1016 public elementary schools	93.1%	72	55.2	50.9	50.0	66.1	55.5	73.1	66.1	60.3	54.8	63.7	48.5	$8,105	$740	$7,365
James Cole Elementary School	Public	K-5	6418 E 900 S	Lafayette	47909	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 523-2141	315	20	15.7	37.8%	283 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	63.8	368^th of 1010 public elementary schools	63.6%		69.7	307^th of 1016 public elementary schools	69.8%	61	37.3	56.3	35.3		42.4	44.1	56.3	51.0		50.0	54.9	$10,267	$125	$10,142
Dayton Elementary School	Public	K-5	730 College St.	Dayton	47941	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 447-5004	396	25	16.1	51.5%	304 (76.8%)	23 (5.8%)	51 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	62.8	378^th of 1010 public elementary schools	62.6%		75	229^th of 1016 public elementary schools	77.5%	149	50.0	53.0	44.7		49.0	48.2	54.6	34.2		44.9	39.5	$9,951	$409	$9,543
Wyandotte Elementary	Public	K-5	5865 E 50 S	Lafayette	47905	Tippecanoe County	Tippecanoe School Corp	No	No	No	No	(765) 772-7000	499	32	15.6	31.1%	325 (65.1%)	28 (5.6%)	100 (20.0%)	18 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.2%)	74.7	240^th of 1010 public elementary schools	76.2%		81.7	161^st of 1016 public elementary schools	84.2%	79	36.9	56.4	55.6		49.8	53.6	55.1	56.6		55.2	56.6	$9,747	$280	$9,467

Frequently Asked Questions about Suncrest Elementary School

Is Suncrest Elementary School a good school?

Suncrest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Indiana elementary schools.

How many students attend Suncrest Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 567 students attended Suncrest Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Suncrest Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Suncrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Frankfort Middle School
High : Frankfort High School

What is the racial makeup of Suncrest Elementary School?

Students at Suncrest Elementary School are 50% Hispanic, 45% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Suncrest Elementary School in?

Community Schools of Frankfort

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