Enrollment
100
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Achieve Virtual Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Virtual Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181281002724
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Virtual Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Virtual Elementary has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Virtual Elementary ranks #2 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achieve Virtual Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Achieve Virtual Elementary
Achieve Virtual Elementary is a small elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 100 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.1:1, Achieve Virtual Elementary is leaner than roughly 97% of Indiana schools and 43% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.0% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Achieve Virtual Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.1:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students) and Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students) alongside Achieve Virtual Elementary.
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 Achieve Virtual Elementary compares
Achieve Virtual Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 52% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in Indiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wayne Township, which includes Achieve Virtual Elementary.
$13,757
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Achieve Virtual Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achieve Virtual Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Achieve Virtual Elementary
How many students attend Achieve Virtual Elementary?
Achieve Virtual Elementary has 100 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Virtual Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Virtual Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 42% 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 Achieve Virtual Elementary?
24.0% of students at Achieve Virtual Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Virtual Elementary?
Achieve Virtual Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Achieve Virtual Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Virtual Elementary ranks #2 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Achieve Virtual Elementary a good school?
Achieve Virtual Elementary earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Achieve Virtual Elementary, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.
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