Enrollment
657
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
In Math & Science Academy - North
Federal NCES profile for In Math & Science Academy - North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180009402487Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
In Math & Science Academy - North earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #63 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
In Math & Science Academy - North has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, In Math & Science Academy - North ranks #63 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: In Math & Science Academy - North · Indiana
NCES ID 180009402487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.3%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How In Math & Science Academy - North compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at In Math & Science Academy - North
In Math & Science Academy - North is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 657 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, In Math & Science Academy - North is leaner than roughly 94% of Indiana schools and 35% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 78.3% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #182, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 657 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 31.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 211 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 657 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): In Math & Science Academy - North is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 36.6:1).
In Math & Science Academy - North is a single-school charter district, so In Math & Science Academy - North 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 - North compares
In Math & Science Academy - North on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 58% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,231
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.1 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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
White 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, In Math & Science Academy - North is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for In Math & Science Academy - North, which includes In Math & Science Academy - North.
$13,231
Per student
+10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.6%
State 68.1%
Federal 31.4%
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 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.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
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Frequently asked questions about In Math & Science Academy - North
How many students attend In Math & Science Academy - North?
In Math & Science Academy - North has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at In Math & Science Academy - North?
The student-teacher ratio at In Math & Science Academy - North is 10.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% 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 - North?
78.3% of students at In Math & Science Academy - North 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 - North?
The largest demographic group at In Math & Science Academy - North is African American at 54.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for In Math & Science Academy - North?
In Math & Science Academy - North has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does In Math & Science Academy - North rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, In Math & Science Academy - North ranks #63 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 In Math & Science Academy - North a good school?
In Math & Science Academy - North earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% 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 - North?
None; In Math & Science Academy - North is a single-school charter district, and In Math & Science Academy - North is its only campus.
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