Enrollment
318
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evansville, IN
Academy for Innovative Studies
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Innovative Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180345002462
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Innovative Studies earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Innovative Studies has class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Innovative Studies ranks #5 of 13 schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345002462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-48% 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
What stands out at Academy for Innovative Studies
Academy for Innovative Studies is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Evansville, Indiana, enrolling 318 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Academy for Innovative Studies is leaner than roughly 98% of Indiana schools and 48% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.3% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 195 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #78.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and African American (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 159 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 274 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 318 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 54 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Evansville's public schools, it stands alongside Mccutchanville Elementary School (919 students): Academy for Innovative Studies is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.2:1 vs 20:1).
Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students) and William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students) alongside Academy for Innovative Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Innovative Studies compares
Academy for Innovative Studies on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.2:1 | ▼ 48% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 64% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Academy for Innovative Studies is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, which includes Academy for Innovative Studies.
$12,310
Per student
+2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Academy for Innovative Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Innovative Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Evansville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mccutchanville Elementary School
Standard public school
919 students 20:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Bosse High School
Standard public school
868 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Hebron Elementary School
Standard public school
726 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Caze Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hall Community School
Standard public school
496 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Scott Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~318 students)
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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 public 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 8.2:1, which is 48% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 48% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Innovative Studies?
Academy for Innovative Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Innovative Studies rank among schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Innovative Studies ranks #5 of 13 schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evansville on the city page.
Is Academy for Innovative Studies a good school?
Academy for Innovative Studies earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Academy for Innovative Studies, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.
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