- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Center for Inquiry School 70
Federal NCES profile for Center for Inquiry School 70, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180477002605
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center for Inquiry School 70 earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #9 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center for Inquiry School 70 has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Inquiry School 70 ranks #9 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Center for Inquiry School 70 held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 180477002605 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 10.6:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Center for Inquiry School 70 held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Center for Inquiry School 70 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 351
Center for Inquiry School 70
351 students
What this shows Center for Inquiry School 70 reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center for Inquiry School 70 compares
Center for Inquiry School 70 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 33% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$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
12
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Center for Inquiry School 70 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 Center for Inquiry School 70 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center for Inquiry School 70'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 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
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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center for Inquiry School 70
How many students attend Center for Inquiry School 70?
Center for Inquiry School 70 has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 70?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 70 is 10.6:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 32% 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 Center for Inquiry School 70?
22.7% of students at Center for Inquiry School 70 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center for Inquiry School 70?
The largest demographic group at Center for Inquiry School 70 is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center for Inquiry School 70?
Center for Inquiry School 70 has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Center for Inquiry School 70 rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Inquiry School 70 ranks #9 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 Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Center for Inquiry School 70, 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.