Enrollment
617
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
79.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+61% vs state
What stands out at Edison School of the Arts 47
Edison School of the Arts 47 is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 617 students.
Economic need is high: 79.9% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #182, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 230 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 617 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Edison School of the Arts 47 is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Edison School of the Arts 47.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edison School of the Arts 47 compares
Edison School of the Arts 47 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Edison School of the Arts 47.
$19,511
Per student
+62%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio. 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.
Is Edison School of the Arts 47 a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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