Enrollment
724
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Allisonville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Allisonville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181272002010
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allisonville Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Allisonville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allisonville Elementary School ranks #3 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Washington Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181272002010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Allisonville Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Allisonville Elementary School
Allisonville Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Msd Washington Township spends $14,632 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Allisonville Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students) and Northview Middle School (1,019 students) alongside Allisonville Elementary School.
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 Allisonville Elementary School compares
Allisonville Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 23% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,632
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 + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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.
Student demographics
White 43.9%
African American 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Allisonville Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Washington Township, which includes Allisonville Elementary School.
$14,632
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.7%
Federal 12.9%
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 Allisonville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlane Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Allisonville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,682
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~724 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Allisonville Elementary School
How many students attend Allisonville Elementary School?
Allisonville Elementary School has 724 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allisonville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allisonville Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allisonville Elementary School?
37.9% of students at Allisonville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allisonville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Allisonville Elementary School is White at 43.9% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allisonville Elementary School?
Allisonville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allisonville Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Allisonville Elementary School ranks #3 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 Allisonville Elementary School a good school?
Allisonville Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Msd Washington Township?
Besides Allisonville Elementary School, Msd Washington Township also operates North Central High School (3,682 students), Northview Middle School (1,019 students), and Eastwood Middle School (845 students). See the Msd Washington Township district page for the complete list.
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