Enrollment
1,313
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180567002205
Early Learning Center — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 11/100.
👥 Class size 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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: Msd Lawrence Township · 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)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early Learning Center 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
Early Learning Center reports 1,313 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Indiana average and 24% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 63.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Msd Lawrence Township spends $14,366 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.3% from local sources (property taxes), 56.7% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Early Learning Center 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 49% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 95% | — | — |
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
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% 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
24:1
students per teacher
— 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Indiana — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$14,366
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,313 Top 95% in Indiana — larger than 5% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.0% +29% vs state
NCES ID 180567002205
Student demographics
African American 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
White 17.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 50.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 63.5%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Lawrence Township, which includes Early Learning Center.
$14,366
Per student
-1%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 56.7%
Federal 14.0%
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
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
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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 Early Learning Center
How many students attend Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a other school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 24:1, which is 49% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Learning Center?
64.0% of students at Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Early Learning Center is African American at 50.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.