Enrollment
318
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180345002462
Academy for Innovative Studies — Evansville, IN
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Innovative Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Innovative Studies compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy for Innovative Studies reports 318 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 45% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 44% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 81.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Indiana average and 57% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 159 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 79.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp spends $13,917 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.7% from local sources (property taxes), 59.0% from the state, and 17.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Innovative Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 45% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
— 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana — lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,917
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 159 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 86.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 54 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 318 Top 25% in Indiana — larger than 75% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 8.9:1 -45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 81.3% +64% vs state
NCES ID 180345002462
Student demographics
White 41.8%
African American 38.7%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 159:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 79.2%
In-school suspensions 121
Out-of-school suspensions 153
Expulsions 54
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Academy for Innovative Studies.
$13,917
Per student
-4%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 59.0%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
Similar other schools in Evansville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
Standard public school
919 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Bosse High School
Standard public school
868 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Hebron Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 19:1 students per teacher
Caze Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hall Community School
Standard public school
496 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Innovative Studies
How many students attend Academy for Innovative Studies?
Academy for Innovative Studies has 318 students enrolled. It is a other school in Evansville, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Innovative Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Innovative Studies is 8.9:1, which is 45% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Innovative Studies?
81.3% of students at Academy for Innovative Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Innovative Studies?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Innovative Studies is White at 41.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Innovative Studies?
Academy for Innovative Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.