Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc

Indianapolis, Indiana — 1 schools

239
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,884
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc operates 1 public schools serving 239 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 247 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 $14,884 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 21.0% local, 51.2% state, and 27.8% 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 — 73/100, ranked #37 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 57.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.2% African American, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White across the district's schools.

Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc accounts for 100.0% of all Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 77.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc chronic absenteeism rate is 57.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

27.8%
Federal
51.2%
State
21.0%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
37 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

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 Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc.

White 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 82.2%
Asian 1.6%
Multiracial 3.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

57.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc

School Enrollment
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc
Charter
247

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc?

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 239 students.

How much does Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc spend per student?

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc spends $14,884 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #37 in Indiana.

What is the average rent near Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc?

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 Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc?

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc students are 82.2% African American, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.4% White, 1.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc?

Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #37 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

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Full national footprint

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Quarterly

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Federal

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