Enrollment
360
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180477002391
Center for Inquiry School 84 — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Center for Inquiry School 84, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center for Inquiry School 84 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Center for Inquiry School 84 reports 360 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 7.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 84% below the Indiana average and 85% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 3.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $26,790 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Center for Inquiry School 84 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 84% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 84% 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
18:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$26,790
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 360 Top 33% in Indiana — larger than 67% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 7.7% -84% vs state
NCES ID 180477002391
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 3.6%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Center for Inquiry School 84.
$26,790
Per student
+84%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
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Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
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Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Center for Inquiry School 84
How many students attend Center for Inquiry School 84?
Center for Inquiry School 84 has 360 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 84?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 84 is 18:1, which is 12% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center for Inquiry School 84?
7.7% of students at Center for Inquiry School 84 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 84?
The largest demographic group at Center for Inquiry School 84 is White at 73.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center for Inquiry School 84?
Center for Inquiry School 84 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.