Indiana Connections Academy

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Indiana Connections Academy #318 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $8,367 per pupil, Indiana Connections Academy ranks #381 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,784
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,367
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Indiana Connections Academy operates 1 public schools serving 5,784 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 $8,367 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 0.5% local, 90.4% state, and 9.1% 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 27/100, ranked #318 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 282.9:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.3% White, 9.4% African American, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Indiana Connections Academy, enrolling 5,376 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Indiana Connections Academy accounts for 92.9% of all Indiana Connections Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Indiana Connections Academy a distant remainder — means Indiana Connections Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Indiana Connections Academy student-counselor ratio is 283:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Indiana Connections Academy is typically wider than the Indiana Connections Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Indiana Connections Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 15.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Indiana Connections Academy is typically wider than the Indiana Connections Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.1%
Federal
90.4%
State
0.5%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
318 / 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 Indiana Connections Academy.

White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
African American 9.4%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
282.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Indiana Connections Academy

School Enrollment
Indiana Connections Academy
Charter
5,376

How Indiana Connections Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Duneland School Corporation Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Plainfield Community School Corp Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Merrillville Community School Corp Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Anderson Community School Corp Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Concord Community Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Indiana Connections Academy'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 Indiana Connections Academy?

Indiana Connections Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 5,784 students.

How much does Indiana Connections Academy spend per student?

Indiana Connections Academy spends $8,367 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #318 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Indiana Connections Academy?

Indiana Connections Academy students are 74.3% White, 9.4% African American, 9.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Indiana Connections Academy?

Indiana Connections Academy has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #318 out of 373 districts in Indiana.