Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Avondale Meadows Academy
Federal NCES profile for Avondale Meadows Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
The verdict
Avondale Meadows Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #59 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Avondale Meadows Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Meadows Academy ranks #59 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180005702314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Avondale Meadows Academy held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180005702314 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
332 enr · 14.4:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: James L Cowart Elementary School (332 students)
Avondale Meadows Academy held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Avondale Meadows Academy compares
Avondale Meadows Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 77% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 85.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Avondale Meadows Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Avondale Meadows Academy reports $17,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avondale Meadows Academy
How many students attend Avondale Meadows Academy?
Avondale Meadows Academy has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Academy is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% 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 Avondale Meadows Academy?
87.4% of students at Avondale Meadows Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avondale Meadows Academy?
The largest demographic group at Avondale Meadows Academy is African American at 85.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avondale Meadows Academy?
Avondale Meadows Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avondale Meadows Academy rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Avondale Meadows Academy ranks #59 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.
What other schools are in Avondale Meadows Academy?
None; Avondale Meadows Academy is a single-school charter district, and Avondale Meadows Academy is its only campus.