How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Discovery Charter School | Msd Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Porter, Indiana | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 569 | 16,414 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 16 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Discovery Charter School | Msd Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,521 | $12,776 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.9% | 14.0% |
| State Revenue | 80.3% | 56.7% |
| Local Revenue | 2.8% | 29.3% |
Discovery Charter School
Federal State Local
Msd Lawrence Township
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Discovery Charter School | Msd Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 14.9% |
| African American | 7.6% | 45.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.5% | 31.9% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 7.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.8% | 67.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Discovery Charter School | Msd Lawrence Township |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 52 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 455:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.6% | 35.3% |
School Types
Discovery Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Msd Lawrence Township
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.