- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Christel House Academy South
Federal NCES profile for Christel House Academy South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180001801789Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christel House Academy South earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #3 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Christel House Academy South has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christel House Academy South ranks #3 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Christel House Academy South · Indiana
NCES ID 180001801789 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Christel House Academy South grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 180001801789 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
513 enr · 14.3:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Christel House Watanabe Manual High School (458 students)
Christel House Academy South grew from 468 students in 2022-23 to 514 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Christel House Academy South compares
Christel House Academy South 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 68% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$17,685
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 64 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 190 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 44.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 19.3%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Christel House Academy South is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Christel House Academy South reports $17,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Christel House Academy South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christel House Watanabe Manual High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christel House Academy South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~513 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christel House Academy South
How many students attend Christel House Academy South?
Christel House Academy South has 513 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christel House Academy South?
The student-teacher ratio at Christel House Academy South is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% 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 Christel House Academy South?
83.1% of students at Christel House Academy South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christel House Academy South?
The largest demographic group at Christel House Academy South is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christel House Academy South?
Christel House Academy South has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Christel House Academy South rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Christel House Academy South ranks #3 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 Christel House Academy South?
Besides Christel House Academy South, Christel House Academy South also operates Christel House Watanabe Manual High School (458 students). See the Christel House Academy South district page for the complete list.