The Nature School of Central Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana — 1 schools

142
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,421
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Nature School of Central Indiana operates 1 public schools serving 142 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 175 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,421 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 3.0% local, 87.2% state, and 9.8% 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.

and 11.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.3% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

The Nature School of Central Indiana accounts for 100.0% of all The Nature School of Central Indiana student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Nature School of Central Indiana-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

The Nature School of Central Indiana chronic absenteeism rate is 11.4% — 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?

9.8%
Federal
87.2%
State
3.0%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Nature School of Central Indiana.

White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Multiracial 13.7%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

11.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The Nature School of Central Indiana

School Enrollment
The Nature School of Central Indiana
Charter
175

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Nature School of Central Indiana?

The Nature School of Central Indiana has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 142 students.

How much does The Nature School of Central Indiana spend per student?

The Nature School of Central Indiana spends $7,421 per student.

What is the demographic composition of The Nature School of Central Indiana?

The Nature School of Central Indiana students are 78.3% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.7% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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