Enrollment
246
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180477002555
George Washington Carver School 87 — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for George Washington Carver School 87, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Washington Carver School 87 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George Washington Carver School 87 reports 246 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Indiana average and 1% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indianapolis Public Schools spends $26,790 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.1% from local sources (property taxes), 53.5% from the state, and 12.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Washington Carver School 87 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 4% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 4% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 47% in Indiana — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$26,790
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 246 Top 14% in Indiana — larger than 86% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.3% +4% vs state
NCES ID 180477002555
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 35.4%
White 17.1%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.5%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes George Washington Carver School 87.
$26,790
Per student
+84%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about George Washington Carver School 87
How many students attend George Washington Carver School 87?
George Washington Carver School 87 has 246 students enrolled. It is a other school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School 87?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School 87 is 15.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George Washington Carver School 87?
51.3% of students at George Washington Carver School 87 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Washington Carver School 87?
The largest demographic group at George Washington Carver School 87 is Hispanic or Latino at 36.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Washington Carver School 87?
George Washington Carver School 87 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.