- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Indianapolis, IN
Emmerich Manual High School
Federal NCES profile for Emmerich Manual High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 180477000825
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmerich Manual High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #2 of 32
- high schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmerich Manual High School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmerich Manual High School ranks #2 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
83 on latest CCD 180477000825 · Indianapolis, IN High · SMALL · TRAD
83 enr · 5.5:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 32 high schools in Indianapolis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Emmerich Manual High School 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 83
Emmerich Manual High School
83 students
What this shows Emmerich Manual High School reports 83 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmerich Manual High School compares
Emmerich Manual High School vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.5:1 | ▼ 65% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 29% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 83 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
83
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
41
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 181.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmerich Manual High School 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmerich Manual High School'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 high schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
North Central High School
Standard public school
3,682 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin Central High School
Standard public school
3,438 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
3,391 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Ben Davis High School
Standard public school
3,315 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Pike High School
Standard public school
3,188 students 16:1 students per teacher
Lawrence North High School
Standard public school
2,799 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~83 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmerich Manual High School
How many students attend Emmerich Manual High School?
Emmerich Manual High School has 83 students enrolled. It is a high school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmerich Manual High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmerich Manual High School is 5.5:1, which is 65% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 65% 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 Emmerich Manual High School?
63.9% of students at Emmerich Manual High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmerich Manual High School?
Emmerich Manual High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Emmerich Manual High School rank among high schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmerich Manual High School ranks #2 of 32 high 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 high schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Emmerich Manual High School, 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.