Enrollment
843
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Chapel Glen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chapel Glen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181281002030
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chapel Glen Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #42 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chapel Glen Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Glen Elementary School ranks #42 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Wayne Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181281002030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chapel Glen Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chapel Glen Elementary School
Chapel Glen Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 843 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 843 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by African American (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Chapel Glen Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students) and Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students) alongside Chapel Glen Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chapel Glen Elementary School compares
Chapel Glen Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 44% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$13,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
White 21.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Chapel Glen Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Wayne Township, which includes Chapel Glen Elementary School.
$13,757
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.0%
State 55.2%
Federal 15.8%
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.
How Chapel Glen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robey Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chapel Glen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,315
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,143
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~843 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chapel Glen Elementary School
How many students attend Chapel Glen Elementary School?
Chapel Glen Elementary School has 843 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chapel Glen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chapel Glen Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chapel Glen Elementary School?
71.2% of students at Chapel Glen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chapel Glen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chapel Glen Elementary School is African American at 48.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chapel Glen Elementary School?
Chapel Glen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chapel Glen Elementary School rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Chapel Glen Elementary School ranks #42 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.
Is Chapel Glen Elementary School a good school?
Chapel Glen Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Msd Wayne Township?
Besides Chapel Glen Elementary School, Msd Wayne Township also operates Ben Davis High School (3,315 students), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (1,243 students), and Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center (1,143 students). See the Msd Wayne Township district page for the complete list.
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