Homecroft Elementary School

Summary:

Homecroft Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Perry Township Schools district in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a student population of 603. While the school has a diverse student body, with significant Hispanic and Asian representation, its academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally below the district and state averages.

One of the key challenges facing Homecroft Elementary is its high chronic absenteeism rate, which at 23.2% in the 2022-2023 school year, is significantly higher than the district's 20.3% and the 14.8% rate at nearby schools like William Henry Burkhart Elementary and Southport Elementary. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (35.96%) and Math (39.55%) are lower than the district's (38.95% and 37.48%, respectively) and the state's (38.6% and 52.4% for 3rd grade).

Another factor that sets Homecroft Elementary apart is its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.61% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the district average and nearby schools like Mary Bryan Elementary (71.16%) and Douglas MacArthur Elementary (64.61%). While the school's funding and student-teacher ratio are on par with the district and nearby schools, its academic performance lags behind, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1551 E Southview Dr
       Indianapolis, IN  46227


(317) 789-3500

District: Perry Township Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
594th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,862 Help


Students who attend Homecroft Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southport 6th Grade Academy
    Southport Middle School
High:    Southport High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  603

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.5%
Hispanic:
25.7%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Homecroft Elementary School ranks worse than 58.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 7th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Perry Township Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.85. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Homecroft Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.5%), Hispanic (25.7%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Homecroft Elementary School is 16.2. 8 elementary schools in the Perry Township Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Homecroft Elementary School is $10,862. 6 elementary schools in the Perry Township Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Perry Township Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Township Schools 204th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Homecroft Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 42.95 643rd 959 33.0%
2006 53.83 504th 961 47.6%
2007 47.87 607th 985 38.4%
2008 39.49 725th 996 27.2%
2009 41.03 694th 1003 30.8%
2010 53.09 565th 1009 44.0%
2011 60.20 464th 1025 54.7%
2012 40.37 723rd 1015 28.8%
2013 29.00 856th 1035 17.3%
2014 31.98 829th 1036 20.0%
2015 37.56 741st 1040 28.8%
2016 33.75 789th 1046 24.6%
2017 33.31 775th 1033 25.0%
2018 36.65 736th 1027 28.3%
2019 54.60 502nd 1031 51.3%
2021 55.16 472nd 1016 53.5%
2022 55.41 481st 1020 52.8%
2023 51.64 521st 1016 48.7%
2024 42.85 594th 1010 41.2%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Homecroft Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Open Quote Just wanted to give a first-hand account of our experience with Homecroft. We have had all four of our children go there. All have received an excellent education with lots of personalized attention and affirmation from the teachers, administration, and staff.

It disappoints me that this web site give the school a low rating (at this viewing at least) based on an average of standardized test scores. One of the wonderful things about Homecroft is that the school does such a great job of welcoming in students from different cultures that there are quite a few international students who go there. This is part of what we love about the school, but it also means that the average scores are a bit lower - since students from other countries will generally not score as well on those sorts of tests until they are more comfortable with English.

In any case, I know from my older two children that they and their friends from Homecroft have been very well prepared to excel at advance classes as they moved on to the middle school and high school level.

Bottom line - not only will your kids receive an excellent education at Homecroft, but they will also receive lessons in character and good citizenship from a staff who truly cares. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Homecroft Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 361 56 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 398 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 437 49 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1991 454 51 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 439 52 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1993 424 46 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 469 38 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1995 459 35 3 2 0 n/a n/a 2 501
1996 459 35 3 2 0 n/a n/a 2 501
1997 418 56 2 4 1 n/a n/a 2 483
1998 425 67 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1999 451 71 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 465 62 4 17 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2001 447 68 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 368 42 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2003 368 42 5 28 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2004 355 48 4 35 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2005 315 46 1 42 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2006 325 31 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2007 318 27 1 60 0 n/a n/a 27 433
2008 319 27 6 60 0 n/a n/a 35 447
2009 299 14 10 62 0 n/a n/a 25 410
2010 278 13 15 69 0 n/a n/a 26 401
2011 278 14 23 86 0 0 22 0 423
2012 280 9 16 100 1 0 29 0 435
2013 328 20 13 112 1 1 34 0 509
2014 316 19 16 161 0 1 40 0 553
2015 306 13 26 123 0 2 36 0 506
2016 316 19 32 143 1 2 32 0 545
2017 313 37 82 140 1 2 35 0 610
2018 323 33 112 174 1 1 28 0 672
2019 311 40 104 157 2 1 27 0 642
2020 313 60 102 170 1 1 23 0 670
2021 266 69 85 156 1 1 33 0 611
2022 241 98 74 152 1 0 41 0 607
2023 250 94 57 155 0 1 46 0 603

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 Homecroft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 22.0 18.9 18.9
1989 452 21.0 21.5 20.1
1990 487 21.0 23.1 18.7
1991 508 22.0 23.0 19.3
1992 492 21.0 23.4 25.4
1993 471 21.0 22.4 22.7
1994 512 22.0 23.3 26.2
1995 501 22.0 22.8 34.3
1996 501 22.0 22.8 34.3
1997 483 22.0 22.0 34.5
1998 498 22.0 22.6 40.6
1999 538 25.5 21.1 48.5
2000 549 29.0 18.9 51.2
2001 546 28.0 19.5 43.8
2002 443 23.9 18.5 59.1
2003 443 23.9 18.5 59.1
2004 442 25.5 17.3 68.8
2005 404 26.1 15.5 79.2
2006 403 25.3 15.9 62.3
2007 433 n/a n/a 71.7
2008 447 26.0 17.2 74.8
2009 410 28.5 14.4 74.3
2010 401 27.3 14.6 78.4
2011 423 22.4 18.8 77.1
2012 435 22.5 19.3 77.5
2013 509 27.0 18.8 79.8
2014 553 25.5 21.6 78.7
2015 506 26.0 19.4 79.4
2016 545 25.0 21.8 76.9
2017 610 26.0 23.4 77.9
2018 672 33.0 20.3 80.7
2019 642 32.0 20.0 79.1
2020 670 32.0 20.9 79.7
2021 611 29.2 20.8 76.1
2022 607 35.2 17.2 75.6
2023 603 37.0 16.2 78.6

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 Homecroft Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 22.0 18.9 18.9
1989 452 21.0 21.5 20.1
1990 487 21.0 23.1 18.7
1991 508 22.0 23.0 19.3
1992 492 21.0 23.4 25.4
1993 471 21.0 22.4 22.7
1994 512 22.0 23.3 26.2
1995 501 22.0 22.8 34.3
1996 501 22.0 22.8 34.3
1997 483 22.0 22.0 34.5
1998 498 22.0 22.6 40.6
1999 538 25.5 21.1 48.5
2000 549 29.0 18.9 51.2
2001 546 28.0 19.5 43.8
2002 443 23.9 18.5 59.1
2003 443 23.9 18.5 59.1
2004 442 25.5 17.3 68.8
2005 404 26.1 15.5 79.2
2006 403 25.3 15.9 62.3
2007 433 n/a n/a 71.7
2008 447 26.0 17.2 74.8
2009 410 28.5 14.4 74.3
2010 401 27.3 14.6 78.4
2011 423 22.4 18.8 77.1
2012 435 22.5 19.3 77.5
2013 509 27.0 18.8 79.8
2014 553 25.5 21.6 78.7
2015 506 26.0 19.4 79.4
2016 545 25.0 21.8 76.9
2017 610 26.0 23.4 77.9
2018 672 33.0 20.3 80.7
2019 642 32.0 20.0 79.1
2020 670 32.0 20.9 79.7
2021 611 29.2 20.8 76.1
2022 607 35.2 17.2 75.6
2023 603 37.0 16.2 78.6

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 Homecroft Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $718 (7.6%) $8,682 (92.4%) $9,399
2020 $707 (7.5%) $8,699 (92.5%) $9,406
2021 $1,431 (13.1%) $9,525 (86.9%) $10,956
2022 $1,523 (14.0%) $9,339 (86.0%) $10,862

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Homecroft Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 502nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 521st of 1016 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Homecroft Elementary School)4629
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)47.830.8
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Homecroft Elementary School)58.642.4
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)5845.9
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Homecroft Elementary School)48.941.3
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)51.238.5
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Homecroft Elementary School)55.744.6
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)59.645.7
 13.9%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Homecroft Elementary School)35.237
 1.8%
   4th Grade Science (Perry Township Schools)40.829.2
 11.7%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Homecroft Elementary School)5044.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Township Schools)54.538.5
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Homecroft Elementary School)63.947.9
 16%
   5th Grade Math (Perry Township Schools)55.541.9
 13.7%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Homecroft Elementary School)37.534
 3.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Township Schools)4428.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students642603
 6.1%
African American4094
 135%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10457
 45.2%
Hispanic157155
 1.3%
Pacific Islander11
White311250
 19.6%
Two or More Races2746
 70.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.1%78.6%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Homecroft Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 603 students attended Homecroft Elementary School.

Homecroft Elementary School ranks 594th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Homecroft Elementary School are 41% White, 26% Hispanic, 16% African American, 9% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Southport 6th Grade Academy
Middle : Southport Middle School
High : Southport High School


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