Enrollment
93
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd
Federal NCES profile for In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180002302257
👥 S:T ratio 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #19 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd ranks #19 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd · Indiana
NCES ID 180002302257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 93 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 2.4:1, In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd is leaner than roughly 99% of Indiana schools and 85% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 97.2% of students qualify for free meals, 96% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Indiana schools, with 93 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 93 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (2.4:1 vs 36.6:1).
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd operates only this one school, so In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd has no district-mates to compare against locally. At 93 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Indiana's single-school districts.
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 Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd compares
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.4:1 | ▼ 85% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 96% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.4:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
93
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% 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
2.4:1
students per teacher
- 85% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.3%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 93 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.5%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
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 (~93 students)
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Frequently asked questions about In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd
How many students attend In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd?
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd has 93 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd?
The student-teacher ratio at In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd is 2.4:1, which is 85% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 85% 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 Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd?
97.2% of students at In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd?
The largest demographic group at In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd?
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd ranks #19 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 Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd a good school?
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. 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 In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd?
None reported; In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd operates only In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd as a public school district in NCES's records.
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