- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Crispus Attucks High School
Federal NCES profile for Crispus Attucks High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180477000815
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crispus Attucks High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools.
- #27 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crispus Attucks High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crispus Attucks High School ranks #27 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Crispus Attucks High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 180477000815 · Indianapolis, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,269 enr · 21.9:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Crispus Attucks High School held near 1,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Crispus Attucks High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- This school
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- Edison School 617
Edison School of the Arts 47
617 students
What this shows Crispus Attucks High School reports 1,269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crispus Attucks High School compares
Crispus Attucks High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,269
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in Indiana - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Crispus Attucks High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crispus Attucks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison School of the Arts 47 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Crispus Attucks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,269 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,188 (2022-23) → 1,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crispus Attucks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crispus Attucks High School is 21.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crispus Attucks High School?
Crispus Attucks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Crispus Attucks High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Crispus Attucks High School ranks #27 of 32 high 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 high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Shortridge High School (1,206 students), and George Washington High School (729 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.