- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105
Federal NCES profile for Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000811
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools.
- #63 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 has class sizes larger than 87% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 ranks #63 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+135 students YoY
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+43.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+135 students YoY 180477000811 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 19:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (+43.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 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 398
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105
398 students
What this shows Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 compares
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Indiana - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
African American 44.0%
Two or More 2.0%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 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 Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105'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 other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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
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971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105
How many students attend Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105?
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 has 398 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), up 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 is 19:1, which is 19% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105?
77.0% of students at Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105?
The largest demographic group at Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105?
Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105 ranks #63 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.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105, 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.