Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 84/100 ranks Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy #20 of 372 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,314 per pupil, Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy ranks #140 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

350
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,314
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy operates 1 public schools serving 350 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 $13,314 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 5.9% local, 71.6% state, and 22.4% 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 84/100, ranked #20 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.

a 260:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 58.8% African American, 16.9% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy, enrolling 260 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy accounts for 74.3% of all Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy student enrollment

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

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy reports 69.4% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy student-counselor ratio is 260:1 — 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 Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy is typically wider than the Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

22.4%
Federal
71.6%
State
5.9%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
20 / 372
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy.

White 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 58.8%
Multiracial 7.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

260:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

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

Schools in Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy

School Enrollment
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy
Charter
260

How Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy?

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 350 students.

How much does Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy spend per student?

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy spends $13,314 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #20 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy?

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy students are 58.8% African American, 16.9% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy?

Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #20 out of 372 districts in Indiana.