Herron Charter

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Herron Charter #106 of 372 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,855 per pupil, Herron Charter ranks #262 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

995
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,855
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Herron Charter operates 1 public schools serving 995 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 $11,855 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 8.3% local, 71.2% state, and 20.5% 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 63/100, ranked #106 of 372 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (17 AP courses district-wide), a 196.2:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 11.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.7% White, 24.7% African American, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Herron High School, enrolling 981 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Herron High School accounts for 98.6% of all Herron Charter student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Herron Charter a distant remainder — means Herron Charter-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Herron Charter student-counselor ratio is 196:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Herron Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 11.7% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.5%
Federal
71.2%
State
8.3%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
106 / 372
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Herron Charter.

White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 24.7%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 6.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
17 AP courses total
196.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Herron Charter

School Enrollment
Herron High School
Charter
981

How Herron Charter Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Southeast Fountain School Corp Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Fremont Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Southwest Parke Com Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Flat Rock-Hawcreek School Corp Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

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

Nearby Districts in Indiana

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Fort Wayne Community Schools
28,612 students · 50 schools · $14,569/pupil
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Indianapolis Public Schools
22,027 students · 57 schools · $23,197/pupil
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
21,739 students · 40 schools · $13,576/pupil
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools
21,612 students · 22 schools · $12,362/pupil
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Msd Lawrence Township
16,414 students · 17 schools · $12,332/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Herron Charter?

Herron Charter has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 995 students.

How much does Herron Charter spend per student?

Herron Charter spends $11,855 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #106 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Herron Charter?

Herron Charter students are 45.7% White, 24.7% African American, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Herron Charter?

Herron Charter has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #106 out of 372 districts in Indiana.