- Enrollment
- 4,166
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Modoc, IN
Indiana Digital Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Indiana Digital Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181173002660
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indiana Digital Alternative School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Modoc · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 59.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indiana Digital Alternative School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Digital Alternative School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Modoc, IN.
School address
District: Union School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181173002660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+526 students YoY
Indiana Digital Alternative School grew from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 1,548 in 2023-24 (+51.5%).
Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 75.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+526 students YoY 181173002660 · Modoc, IN High · MID · TRAD
1,238 enr · 22.9:1 · 59.7% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students)
Indiana Digital Alternative School grew from 1,022 students in 2022-23 to 1,548 in 2023-24 (+51.5%). Teacher FTE added 54.3 → 75.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Indiana Digital Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indiana Digita
Indiana Digital Jr and High School
4,166 students
- Indiana Digita
Indiana Digital Elementary
2,125 students
- This school 1,238
Indiana Digital Alternative School
1,238 students
- Union Elementa 161
Union Elementary School
161 students
- Union Junior & 131
Union Junior & High School
131 students
What this shows Indiana Digital Alternative School reports 1,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indiana Digital Alternative School compares
Indiana Digital Alternative School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.7% | ▲ 21% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,238 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,238
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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.
Funding equity
$8,477
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1238 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.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Indiana Digital Alternative School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Union School Corporation reports $8,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indiana Digital Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Digital Jr and High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indiana Digital Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Union Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Union Junior & High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indiana Digital Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,125
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Indiana Digital Alternative School
How many students attend Indiana Digital Alternative School?
Indiana Digital Alternative School has 1,238 students enrolled. It is a high school in Modoc, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,022 (2022-23) → 1,548 (2023-24), up 526.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indiana Digital Alternative School is 22.9:1, which is 44% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indiana Digital Alternative School?
59.7% of students at Indiana Digital Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indiana Digital Alternative School?
The largest demographic group at Indiana Digital Alternative School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in Modoc, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indiana Digital Alternative School?
Indiana Digital Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Indiana Digital Alternative School rank among public schools in Modoc?
By Resource Investment Index, Indiana Digital Alternative School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Modoc, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Modoc on the city page.
What other schools are in Union School Corporation?
Besides Indiana Digital Alternative School, Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students), Indiana Digital Elementary (2,125 students), and Union Elementary School (161 students). See the Union School Corporation district page for the complete list.