Enrollment
554
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
In Math & Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for In Math & Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180006702416Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
In Math & Science Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools.
- #48 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
In Math & Science Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, In Math & Science Academy ranks #48 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: In Math & Science Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180006702416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How In Math & Science Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at In Math & Science Academy
In Math & Science Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 554 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.8:1, In Math & Science Academy is leaner than roughly 89% of Indiana schools and 26% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 77.0% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by African American (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 33.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 554 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): In Math & Science Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 21:1).
In Math & Science Academy is a single-school charter district, so In Math & Science Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 In Math & Science Academy compares
In Math & Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 56% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 11% in Indiana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$11,742
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.2 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
African American 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
White 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, In Math & Science Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for In Math & Science Academy, which includes In Math & Science Academy.
$11,742
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 65.6%
Federal 33.1%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~554 students)
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Frequently asked questions about In Math & Science Academy
How many students attend In Math & Science Academy?
In Math & Science Academy has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at In Math & Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at In Math & Science Academy is 11.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 25% 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 In Math & Science Academy?
77.0% of students at In Math & Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of In Math & Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at In Math & Science Academy is African American at 70.0% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for In Math & Science Academy?
In Math & Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does In Math & Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, In Math & Science Academy ranks #48 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is In Math & Science Academy a good school?
In Math & Science Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Indiana schools. 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 In Math & Science Academy?
None; In Math & Science Academy is a single-school charter district, and In Math & Science Academy is its only campus.
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