Enrollment
777
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, IN
Anderson Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180007702425Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Preparatory Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Preparatory Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180007702425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Preparatory Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Preparatory Academy
Anderson Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Anderson, Indiana, enrolling 777 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.3:1, Anderson Preparatory Academy is leaner than roughly 86% of Indiana schools and 23% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 777 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 213 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 777 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anderson's public schools, it stands alongside Southview Preschool Center (205 students): Anderson Preparatory Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 20.5:1).
Anderson Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Anderson Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Anderson Preparatory Academy compares
Anderson Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 777 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
777
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Indiana - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$11,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
72
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 40.5%
African American 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 13.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Anderson Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Preparatory Academy, which includes Anderson Preparatory Academy.
$11,869
Per student
-2%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.2%
State 70.3%
Federal 24.5%
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.
Similar other schools in Anderson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~777 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Anderson Preparatory Academy has 777 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Preparatory Academy is 12.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 22% 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 Anderson Preparatory Academy?
72.8% of students at Anderson Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Preparatory Academy is White at 40.5% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Preparatory Academy?
Anderson Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Anderson Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Preparatory Academy ranks #2 of 3 schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
Is Anderson Preparatory Academy a good school?
Anderson Preparatory Academy earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Anderson Preparatory Academy?
None; Anderson Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Anderson Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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