- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Arlington Woods School 99
Federal NCES profile for Arlington Woods School 99, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477001427
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlington Woods School 99 earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools.
- #86 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 90.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlington Woods School 99 has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Woods School 99 ranks #86 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477001427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Arlington Woods School 99 shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180477001427 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 90.3:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Arlington Woods School 99 shrank from 335 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Arlington Woods School 99 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 361
Arlington Woods School 99
361 students
What this shows Arlington Woods School 99 reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlington Woods School 99 compares
Arlington Woods School 99 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 90.3:1 | ▲ 468% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 73% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
90.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
90.3:1
students per teacher
- 468% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
64.5%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Two or More 6.6%
White 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Arlington Woods School 99 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arlington Woods School 99 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlington Woods School 99's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arlington Woods School 99
How many students attend Arlington Woods School 99?
Arlington Woods School 99 has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlington Woods School 99?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlington Woods School 99 is 90.3:1, which is 468% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 475% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlington Woods School 99?
85.4% of students at Arlington Woods School 99 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlington Woods School 99?
The largest demographic group at Arlington Woods School 99 is African American at 60.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlington Woods School 99?
Arlington Woods School 99 has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlington Woods School 99 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlington Woods School 99 ranks #86 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Arlington Woods School 99, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.