Excel Center - Lafayette Square

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 28/100 ranks Excel Center - Lafayette Square #316 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $4,570 per pupil, Excel Center - Lafayette Square ranks #401 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

347
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$4,570
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Excel Center - Lafayette Square operates 1 public schools serving 347 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $4,570 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 41 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.4% local, 96.5% state, and 3.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 28/100, ranked #316 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

. Demographically, the student body averages 77.6% African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Excel Center - Lafayette Square, enrolling 410 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Excel Center - Lafayette Square accounts for 100.0% of all Excel Center - Lafayette Square student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Excel Center - Lafayette Square a distant remainder — means Excel Center - Lafayette Square-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

3.0%
Federal
96.5%
State
0.4%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
316 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Excel Center - Lafayette Square.

White 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 77.6%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Excel Center - Lafayette Square

School Enrollment
Excel Center - Lafayette Square
Charter
410

How Excel Center - Lafayette Square Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Excel Center - Kokomo Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Steel City Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Hamilton Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Tri-Township Cons School Corp Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Excel Center - Lafayette Square's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Indiana

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Excel Center - Lafayette Square?

Excel Center - Lafayette Square has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 347 students.

How much does Excel Center - Lafayette Square spend per student?

Excel Center - Lafayette Square spends $4,570 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #316 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Excel Center - Lafayette Square?

Excel Center - Lafayette Square students are 77.6% African American, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% White, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Excel Center - Lafayette Square?

Excel Center - Lafayette Square has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #316 out of 373 districts in Indiana.