Enrollment
93
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180002302257
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd — Indianapolis, IN
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.
👥 Class size 89
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 0
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: In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd · 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)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-83% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd reports 93 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 83% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 97.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 96% above the Indiana average and 88% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 93 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 76.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), 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 In Sch for the Blind & Vis Imprd 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 | 2.7:1 | ▼ 83% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 96% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 93 | top 2% | — | — |
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
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 96% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
— 83% below state mean
Top 0% in Indiana — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
76.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals 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
Enrollment 93 Top 2% in Indiana — larger than 98% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 2.7:1 -83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 97.2% +96% vs state
NCES ID 180002302257
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 93:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 76.3%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Expulsions 1
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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 other 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 2.7:1, which is 83% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
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 (C-) 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.