- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Eleanor Skillen School 34
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor Skillen School 34, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000821
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor Skillen School 34 earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #72 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor Skillen School 34 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Skillen School 34 ranks #72 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Eleanor Skillen School 34 grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 180477000821 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 14.3:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Eleanor Skillen School 34 grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Eleanor Skillen School 34 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 328
Eleanor Skillen School 34
328 students
What this shows Eleanor Skillen School 34 reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor Skillen School 34 compares
Eleanor Skillen School 34 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Indiana - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Eleanor Skillen School 34 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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor Skillen School 34'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 other schools in Indianapolis
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Hoosier College and Career Academy
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1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
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1,313 students 24.3:1 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
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Skillen School 34
How many students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Skillen School 34?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Skillen School 34 is 14.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eleanor Skillen School 34?
80.2% of students at Eleanor Skillen School 34 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor Skillen School 34?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor Skillen School 34 is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor Skillen School 34?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Skillen School 34 ranks #72 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 Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Eleanor Skillen School 34, 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.