Enrollment
50
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Impact Academy 3
Federal NCES profile for Impact Academy 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477002726
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Impact Academy 3 earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #5 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 50
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Impact Academy 3 ranks #5 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-80% vs state
What stands out at Impact Academy 3
Impact Academy 3 is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 50 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Indiana average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Indiana schools, with 50 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 50 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
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): Impact Academy 3 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 Impact Academy 3.
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 Impact Academy 3 compares
Impact Academy 3 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 80% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 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
- 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.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Impact Academy 3 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indianapolis Public Schools, which includes Impact Academy 3.
$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 Impact Academy 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Impact Academy 3'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 Impact Academy 3
How many students attend Impact Academy 3?
Impact Academy 3 has 50 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Impact Academy 3?
9.8% of students at Impact Academy 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Impact Academy 3?
The largest demographic group at Impact Academy 3 is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Impact Academy 3?
Impact Academy 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. 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 Impact Academy 3 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Impact Academy 3 ranks #5 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 Impact Academy 3 a good school?
Impact Academy 3 earns 60/100 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 Impact Academy 3, 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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