- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Edison School of the Arts 47
Federal NCES profile for Edison School of the Arts 47, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180477000872
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison School of the Arts 47 earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #57 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 617
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Edison School of the Arts 47 ranks #57 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000872 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Edison School of the Arts 47 held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 180477000872 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 79.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Edison School of the Arts 47 held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Edison School of the Arts 47 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
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
- This school 617
Edison School of the Arts 47
617 students
What this shows Edison School of the Arts 47 reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison School of the Arts 47 compares
Edison School of the Arts 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 201 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 36.3%
White 14.3%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, Edison School of the Arts 47 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison School of the Arts 47 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Edison School of the Arts 47's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Edison School of the Arts 47
How many students attend Edison School of the Arts 47?
Edison School of the Arts 47 has 617 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edison School of the Arts 47?
79.9% of students at Edison School of the Arts 47 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison School of the Arts 47?
The largest demographic group at Edison School of the Arts 47 is Hispanic or Latino at 40.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison School of the Arts 47?
Edison School of the Arts 47 has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Edison School of the Arts 47 rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison School of the Arts 47 ranks #57 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Edison School of the Arts 47, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.