Enrollment
451
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
Federal NCES profile for Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180021602702Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #88 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle ranks #88 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Adelante Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180021602702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 451 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 89% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 98.8% of students qualify for free meals, 100% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (38%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Adelante Schools spends $14,641 per pupil, 21% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 38.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 148 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.1:1 vs 21:1).
Adelante Schools is a single-school charter district, so Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle compares
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 89% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 100% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
63.2%
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
$14,641
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 38.1%
African American 33.3%
White 22.2%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adelante Schools, which includes Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle.
$14,641
Per student
+21%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.3%
State 56.1%
Federal 38.5%
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.
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.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
How many students attend Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is 30.1:1, which is 89% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
98.8% of students at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
The largest demographic group at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle ranks #88 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 Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle a good school?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. 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 Adelante Schools?
None; Adelante Schools is a single-school charter district, and Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is its only campus.
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