How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Excel Center - Lafayette Square | Steel City Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana | Gary, Indiana |
| Total Enrollment | 347 | 343 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 31.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Excel Center - Lafayette Square | Steel City Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $4,184 | $20,808 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.0% | 36.6% |
| State Revenue | 96.5% | 62.2% |
| Local Revenue | 0.4% | 1.2% |
Excel Center - Lafayette Square
Federal State Local
Steel City Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Excel Center - Lafayette Square | Steel City Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| African American | 77.6% | 92.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.3% | 3.1% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.7% | 69.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Excel Center - Lafayette Square | Steel City Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | N/A | 55.7% |
School Types
Excel Center - Lafayette Square
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Steel City Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.