Indiana Connections Career Academy

Indianapolis, Indiana — 1 schools

745
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$6,939
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Indiana Connections Career Academy operates 1 public schools serving 745 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 942 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $6,939 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 0.4% local, 94.8% state, and 4.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #342 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 188.4:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 7.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% White, 12.6% African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Indiana Connections Career Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Indiana Connections Career Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Indiana Connections Career Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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 Career Academy student-counselor ratio is 188:1 — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Indiana Connections Career Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 7.0% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.8%
Federal
94.8%
State
0.4%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
342 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marion County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Indiana Connections Career Academy.

White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 12.6%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 5.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

188.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Indiana Connections Career Academy

School Enrollment
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Charter
942

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Indiana Connections Career Academy?

Indiana Connections Career Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 745 students.

How much does Indiana Connections Career Academy spend per student?

Indiana Connections Career Academy spends $6,939 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #342 in Indiana.

What is the average rent near Indiana Connections Career Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Indiana Connections Career Academy?

Indiana Connections Career Academy students are 69.3% White, 12.6% African American, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Indiana Connections Career Academy?

Indiana Connections Career Academy has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #342 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

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Quarterly

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Federal

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