Enrollment
1,238
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indiana Digital Alternative School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indiana Digital Alternative School
Indiana Digital Alternative School is a higher-need, large high school in Modoc, Indiana, enrolling 1,238 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Indiana schools and 44% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,238 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #92, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 47/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1238 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Union School Corporation spends $7,604 per pupil, 37% below the Indiana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Union School Corporation also operates Indiana Digital Jr and High School (4,166 students) and Indiana Digital Elementary (2,125 students) alongside Indiana Digital Alternative School.
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 Digital Alternative School compares
Indiana Digital Alternative School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$7,604
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Union School Corporation, which includes Indiana Digital Alternative School.
$7,604
Per student
-37%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 93.8%
Federal 2.2%
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.
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
- 4,166
- Students per teacher
- 38.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,238 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Indiana Digital Alternative School a good school?
Indiana Digital Alternative School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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