Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

Indianapolis, Indiana — 1 schools

567
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,417
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind operates 1 public schools serving 567 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 600 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 $10,417 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 12.4% local, 73.7% state, and 14.0% 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 — 32/100, ranked #310 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 600:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 59.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.5% White, 32.2% African American, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind accounts for 100.0% of all Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 68.4% 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 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

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind student-counselor ratio is 600:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind chronic absenteeism rate is 59.8% — 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?

14.0%
Federal
73.7%
State
12.4%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
310 / 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 Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind.

White 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 32.2%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 6.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

600:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
59.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind

School Enrollment
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
Charter
600

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind has 1 schools, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 567 students.

How much does Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind spend per student?

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind spends $10,417 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #310 in Indiana.

What is the average rent near Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?

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 Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind students are 32.5% White, 32.2% African American, 27.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind?

Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #310 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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