- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, IN
Compass Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Compass Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180015002623
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Compass Alternative School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Compass Alternative School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015002623 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
37 on latest CCD 180015002623 · Anderson, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 7.4:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,768 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 schools in Anderson. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Compass Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,768 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
916 students
- Eastside Eleme 581
Eastside Elementary School
581 students
- Tenth Street E 529
Tenth Street Elementary School
529 students
- Anderson Eleme 496
Anderson Elementary School
496 students
- This school 37
Compass Alternative School
37 students
What this shows Compass Alternative School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Compass Alternative School compares
Compass Alternative School vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 80% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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
12
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 145.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Anderson Community School Corp reports $15,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Compass Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Compass Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Anderson
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Compass Alternative School
How many students attend Compass Alternative School?
Compass Alternative School has 37 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Compass Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Compass Alternative School is 7.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 53% 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 Compass Alternative School?
89.2% of students at Compass Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Compass Alternative School?
Compass Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Compass Alternative School rank among schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Compass Alternative School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Anderson Community School Corp?
Besides Compass Alternative School, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students), Highland Middle School (916 students), and Eastside Elementary School (581 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.