- Enrollment
- 2,799
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180567002205
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Learning Center earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #85 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #85 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Lawrence Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180567002205 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Early Learning Center held near 1,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 180567002205 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 24.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrence North High School (2,799 students)
Early Learning Center held near 1,328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawrence North
Lawrence North High School
2,799 students
- Lawrence Centr
Lawrence Central High School
2,517 students
- Fall Creek Val
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
1,355 students
- This school
Early Learning Center
1,313 students
- Belzer Middle 1,119
Belzer Middle School
1,119 students
- Forest Glen El 971
Forest Glen Elementary School
971 students
What this shows Early Learning Center reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Learning Center compares
Early Learning Center 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 53% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Indiana - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$12,332
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Lawrence Township reports $12,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fall Creek Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belzer Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Glen Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,517
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,313 students)
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 public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,298 (2022-23) → 1,328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Learning Center is 24.3:1, which is 53% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early Learning Center rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Learning Center ranks #85 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Lawrence Township?
Besides Early Learning Center, Msd Lawrence Township also operates Lawrence North High School (2,799 students), Lawrence Central High School (2,517 students), and Fall Creek Valley Middle School (1,355 students). See the Msd Lawrence Township district page for the complete list.