- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Floro Torrence School 83
Federal NCES profile for Floro Torrence School 83, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000829
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floro Torrence School 83 earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools.
- #56 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Floro Torrence School 83 has class sizes larger than 79% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floro Torrence School 83 ranks #56 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
197 on latest CCD 180477000829 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 17.9:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Resource Investment Index #56 of 90 schools in Indianapolis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Floro Torrence School 83 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 197
Floro Torrence School 83
197 students
What this shows Floro Torrence School 83 reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floro Torrence School 83 compares
Floro Torrence School 83 vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Indiana - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.9%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Floro Torrence School 83 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 Floro Torrence School 83'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
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Floro Torrence School 83
How many students attend Floro Torrence School 83?
Floro Torrence School 83 has 197 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floro Torrence School 83?
The student-teacher ratio at Floro Torrence School 83 is 17.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floro Torrence School 83?
81.7% of students at Floro Torrence School 83 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floro Torrence School 83?
Floro Torrence School 83 has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Floro Torrence School 83 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Floro Torrence School 83 ranks #56 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 Floro Torrence School 83, 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.