- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
George W Julian School 57
Federal NCES profile for George W Julian School 57, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000841
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W Julian School 57 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #74 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
George W Julian School 57 has class sizes smaller than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W Julian School 57 ranks #74 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
George W Julian School 57 grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 180477000841 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 13.8:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
George W Julian School 57 grew from 172 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
George W Julian School 57 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 165
George W Julian School 57
165 students
What this shows George W Julian School 57 reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How George W Julian School 57 compares
George W Julian School 57 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 27% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Indiana - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$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
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.1%
African American 24.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, George W Julian School 57 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
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 George W Julian School 57 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Higher 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W Julian School 57'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
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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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about George W Julian School 57
How many students attend George W Julian School 57?
George W Julian School 57 has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 172 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W Julian School 57?
The student-teacher ratio at George W Julian School 57 is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 12% 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 George W Julian School 57?
62.8% of students at George W Julian School 57 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George W Julian School 57?
The largest demographic group at George W Julian School 57 is White at 49.1% 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 George W Julian School 57?
George W Julian School 57 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 George W Julian School 57 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, George W Julian School 57 ranks #74 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 George W Julian School 57, 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.