Enrollment
485
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180014902568 Charter school
Christel House Academy West — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Christel House Academy West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 14
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Christel House Academy West · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christel House Academy West compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Christel House Academy West reports 485 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Indiana average and 69% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 69 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Christel House Academy West spends $13,418 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.2% from local sources (property taxes), 59.5% from the state, and 39.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Christel House Academy West compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 77% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 55% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,418
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 69 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 485 Top 55% in Indiana — larger than 45% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.7% +77% vs state
NCES ID 180014902568
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.3%
African American 27.2%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 69:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.4%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 88
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Christel House Academy West, which includes Christel House Academy West.
$13,418
Per student
-8%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 59.5%
Federal 39.3%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Christel House Academy West
How many students attend Christel House Academy West?
Christel House Academy West has 485 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christel House Academy West?
The student-teacher ratio at Christel House Academy West is 15.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Christel House Academy West?
87.7% of students at Christel House Academy West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christel House Academy West?
The largest demographic group at Christel House Academy West is Hispanic or Latino at 64.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christel House Academy West?
Christel House Academy West has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.