Enrollment
5,376
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180009802474Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Connections Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Indiana.
- #31 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 36.6:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Indiana Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Connections Academy ranks #31 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indiana Connections Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180009802474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
147.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
36.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+130% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indiana Connections Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indiana Connections Academy
Indiana Connections Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 5,376 students.
Class loads run heavy: 36.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Indiana schools and 130% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 99% of state schools at 5,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (9%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Indiana Connections Academy spends $8,367 per pupil, 31% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Hoosier College and Career Academy (1,484 students): Indiana Connections Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (36.6:1 vs 57.1:1).
Indiana Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, so Indiana Connections Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 5,376 students, it is also among the largest single-school districts in Indiana, well beyond the enrollment of a typical standalone charter.
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 Indiana Connections Academy compares
Indiana Connections Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 36.6:1 | ▲ 130% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 25% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 5,376 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
5,376
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
36.6:1
students per teacher
- 130% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$8,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors19.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 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 74.3%
African American 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Indiana Connections Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indiana Connections Academy, which includes Indiana Connections Academy.
$8,367
Per student
-31%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 90.4%
Federal 9.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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
Robey Elementary School
Standard public school
847 students 17.6:1 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 (~5,376 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Indiana Connections Academy
How many students attend Indiana Connections Academy?
Indiana Connections Academy has 5,376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Connections Academy is 36.6:1, which is 130% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 133% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Connections Academy?
36.9% of students at Indiana Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Connections Academy is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Connections Academy?
Indiana Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indiana Connections Academy rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Connections Academy ranks #31 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 Indiana Connections Academy a good school?
Indiana Connections Academy earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the largest 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 Indiana Connections Academy?
None; Indiana Connections Academy is a single-school charter district, and Indiana Connections Academy is its only campus.
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