- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Center for Inquiry School 84
Federal NCES profile for Center for Inquiry School 84, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180477002391
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center for Inquiry School 84 earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 7.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Center for Inquiry School 84 has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Inquiry School 84 ranks #5 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Center for Inquiry School 84 shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 180477002391 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 13.8:1 · 7.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Center for Inquiry School 84 shrank from 469 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Center for Inquiry School 84 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 360
Center for Inquiry School 84
360 students
What this shows Center for Inquiry School 84 reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center for Inquiry School 84 compares
Center for Inquiry School 84 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.7% | ▼ 84% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Center for Inquiry School 84 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 84 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center for Inquiry School 84'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 (~360 students)
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 an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 84?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 84 is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 55/100 (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 84 rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Center for Inquiry School 84 ranks #5 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 84, 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.