Enrollment
1,484
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180017902601 Charter school
Hoosier College and Career Academy — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Hoosier College and Career Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 9/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
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: Hoosier College and Career Academy · 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)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoosier College and Career Academy 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
Hoosier College and Career Academy reports 1,484 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 28.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 79% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Indiana average and 23% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 742 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hoosier College and Career Academy spends $8,658 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 89.7% from the state, and 10.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Hoosier College and Career Academy 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 | 28.5:1 | ▲ 77% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 19% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,484 | top 96% | — | — |
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
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 19% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.5:1
students per teacher
— 77% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,658
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 742 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,484 Top 96% in Indiana — larger than 4% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 28.5:1 +77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.9% -19% vs state
NCES ID 180017902601
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 742:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoosier College and Career Academy, which includes Hoosier College and Career Academy.
$8,658
Per student
-41%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 89.7%
Federal 10.2%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hoosier College and Career Academy
How many students attend Hoosier College and Career Academy?
Hoosier College and Career Academy has 1,484 students enrolled. It is a other school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoosier College and Career Academy is 28.5:1, which is 77% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoosier College and Career Academy?
39.9% of students at Hoosier College and Career Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoosier College and Career Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hoosier College and Career Academy is White at 66.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoosier College and Career Academy?
Hoosier College and Career Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.