Enrollment
513
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christel House Academy South compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christel House Academy South
Christel House Academy South is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 513 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.1% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 513 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (19%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 64 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Christel House Academy South spends $14,863 per pupil, 23% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 227 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 513 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Christel House Academy South is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 21:1).
Its district, Christel House Academy South, also runs Christel House Watanabe Manual High School (458 students).
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 Christel House Academy South compares
Christel House Academy South on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,863
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christel House Academy South, which includes Christel House Academy South.
$14,863
Per student
+23%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.5%
State 42.1%
Federal 24.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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
Similar elementary 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 (~513 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Christel House Academy South a good school?
Christel House Academy South earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 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.
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