The PATH School

Indianapolis, Indiana — 1 schools

556
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The PATH School operates 1 public schools serving 556 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 705 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 $13,957 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 6.6% local, 59.2% state, and 34.2% 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 — 60/100, ranked #116 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 37.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.0% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% African American, 5.8% White across the district's schools.

The Path School accounts for 100.0% of all The PATH School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The PATH School-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 PATH School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 81.8% 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

The PATH School chronic absenteeism rate is 37.2% — 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?

34.2%
Federal
59.2%
State
6.6%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
116 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or 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 The PATH School.

White 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 61.0%
African American 29.6%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

37.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The PATH School

School Enrollment
The Path School
Charter
705

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The PATH School?

The PATH School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 556 students.

How much does The PATH School spend per student?

The PATH School spends $13,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #116 in Indiana.

What is the average rent near The PATH School?

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 The PATH School?

The PATH School students are 61.0% Hispanic or Latino, 29.6% African American, 5.8% White, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The PATH School?

The PATH School has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #116 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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