Enrollment
218
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 180004102348
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn — Muncie, IN
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 72/100.
👥 Class size 73
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 96
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: Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.7:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn 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
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn reports 218 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 58% 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 58% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 21.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the Indiana average and 58% below the national baseline. The school offers 10 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 20 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn spends $33,592 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.1% from local sources (property taxes), 86.9% from the state, and 0.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B), 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 Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn 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 | 6.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 57% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 11% | — | — |
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
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
6.7:1
students per teacher
— 58% below state mean
Top 1% in Indiana — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$33,592
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 20 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 218 Top 11% in Indiana — larger than 89% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 6.7:1 -58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 21.5% -57% vs state
NCES ID 180004102348
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Asian 17.9%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 11.0
Students per counselor 20:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn, which includes Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn.
$33,592
Per student
+131%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 86.9%
Federal 0.1%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn
How many students attend Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn?
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn has 218 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muncie, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn is 6.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 58% 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 Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn?
21.5% of students at Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn is White at 61.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Muncie, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn?
Indiana Academy for Sci Math Hmn has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (B) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.