Enrollment
1,269
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180477000815
Crispus Attucks High School — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Crispus Attucks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 18
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
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: Indianapolis Public Schools · 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)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crispus Attucks High School 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
Crispus Attucks High School reports 1,269 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 58.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 75.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% above the Indiana average and 47% above the national baseline. The school offers 20 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 254 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 56.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $26,790 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 Crispus Attucks High School 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 53% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | top 94% | — | — |
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
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana — lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$26,790
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 254 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 758 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,269 Top 94% in Indiana — larger than 6% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 58.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 75.9% +53% vs state
NCES ID 180477000815
Student demographics
African American 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 3.7%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 254:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 56.7%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 758
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Crispus Attucks High School.
$26,790
Per student
+84%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Crispus Attucks High School
How many students attend Crispus Attucks High School?
Crispus Attucks High School has 1,269 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crispus Attucks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crispus Attucks High School is 20.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crispus Attucks High School?
75.9% of students at Crispus Attucks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crispus Attucks High School?
The largest demographic group at Crispus Attucks High School is African American at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crispus Attucks High School?
Crispus Attucks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.