Enrollment
123
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center
Federal NCES profile for Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000833
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #89 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 123
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center ranks #89 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+48% vs state
What stands out at Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 123 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Indiana schools, with 123 enrolled.
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 36 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #36, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 90.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $19,511 per pupil, 62% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students) and Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students) alongside Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center.
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 Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center compares
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
90.2%
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
$19,511
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center.
$19,511
Per student
+62%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 12.3%
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.
How Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center
How many students attend Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center?
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center?
73.2% of students at Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center?
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center ranks #89 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.
Is Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center a good school?
Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Francis Bellamy Pre-School Center, 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.
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