Enrollment
441
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180019802665 Charter school
Indiana Agriculture and Technology — Carmel, IN
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Agriculture and Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 14/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
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 Agriculture and Technology · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
104:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
+546% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indiana Agriculture and Technology 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 Agriculture and Technology reports 441 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 104:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 546% above the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 554% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 78% below the Indiana average and 79% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 441 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indiana Agriculture and Technology spends $9,561 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.0% from local sources (property taxes), 81.4% from the state, and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Agriculture and Technology 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 | 104:1 | ▲ 546% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 78% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 48% | — | — |
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
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 78% 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
104:1
students per teacher
— 546% above state mean
Top 100% in Indiana — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$9,561
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 441 Top 48% in Indiana — larger than 52% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 104:1 +546% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.9% -78% vs state
NCES ID 180019802665
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 2
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 441:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indiana Agriculture and Technology, which includes Indiana Agriculture and Technology.
$9,561
Per student
-34%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.0%
State 81.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 Carmel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cherry Tree Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Smoky Row Elementary School
Standard public school
692 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Clay Center Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Forest Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Trails Elementary School
Standard public school
543 students 15:1 students per teacher
Options Westfield
Standard public school
248 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Indiana Agriculture and Technology
How many students attend Indiana Agriculture and Technology?
Indiana Agriculture and Technology has 441 students enrolled. It is a other school in Carmel, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Agriculture and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Agriculture and Technology is 104:1, which is 546% higher than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 554% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Agriculture and Technology?
10.9% of students at Indiana Agriculture and Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Agriculture and Technology?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Agriculture and Technology is White at 89.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Carmel, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Agriculture and Technology?
Indiana Agriculture and Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (F) based on 3 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.