Enrollment
800
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Amy Beverland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Amy Beverland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180567002339
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amy Beverland Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #17 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Amy Beverland Elementary has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amy Beverland Elementary ranks #17 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567002339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amy Beverland Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amy Beverland Elementary
Amy Beverland Elementary is a large elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 800 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 87% of Indiana schools and 19% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 800 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #130.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Amy Beverland Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 21:1).
Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students) and Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students) alongside Amy Beverland 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 Amy Beverland Elementary compares
Amy Beverland 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,776
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
African American 43.3%
White 36.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Amy Beverland Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Lawrence Township, which includes Amy Beverland Elementary.
$12,776
Per student
+6%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Amy Beverland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amy Beverland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~800 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Amy Beverland Elementary
How many students attend Amy Beverland Elementary?
Amy Beverland Elementary has 800 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amy Beverland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Amy Beverland Elementary is 19:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Amy Beverland Elementary?
39.9% of students at Amy Beverland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amy Beverland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Amy Beverland Elementary is African American at 43.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amy Beverland Elementary?
Amy Beverland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Amy Beverland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Amy Beverland Elementary ranks #17 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 Amy Beverland Elementary a good school?
Amy Beverland Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Lawrence Township?
Besides Amy Beverland Elementary, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.
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