- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Fishback Creek Public Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fishback Creek Public Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180891001099
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishback Creek Public Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #29 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishback Creek Public Academy has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks #29 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891001099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Fishback Creek Public Academy held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 180891001099 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 16.5:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike High School (3,188 students)
Fishback Creek Public Academy held near 480 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Fishback Creek Public Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike High Scho
Pike High School
3,188 students
- Guion Creek Mi 833
Guion Creek Middle School
833 students
- Snacks Crossin 793
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
793 students
- New Augusta Pu 751
New Augusta Public Academy - North
751 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- This school 510
Fishback Creek Public Academy
510 students
What this shows Fishback Creek Public Academy reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fishback Creek Public Academy compares
Fishback Creek Public Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 14% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,174
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.4%
White 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Fishback Creek Public Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Msd Pike Township reports $15,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fishback Creek Public Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Guion Creek Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishback Creek Public Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fishback Creek Public Academy
How many students attend Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishback Creek Public Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishback Creek Public Academy is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fishback Creek Public Academy?
42.4% of students at Fishback Creek Public Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fishback Creek Public Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fishback Creek Public Academy is African American at 52.4% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishback Creek Public Academy?
Fishback Creek Public Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fishback Creek Public Academy rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishback Creek Public Academy ranks #29 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 Msd Pike Township?
Besides Fishback Creek Public Academy, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Guion Creek Middle School (833 students), and Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.