- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Indianola Informal K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390438000656
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indianola Informal K-8 School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #23 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 721
- students enrolled
Indianola Informal K-8 School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indianola Informal K-8 School ranks #23 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Columbus City Schools District · Ohio
NCES ID 390438000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Indianola Informal K-8 School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 390438000656 · Columbus, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Northland High School (1,029 students)
Indianola Informal K-8 School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Indianola Informal K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northland High
Northland High School
1,029 students
- Whetstone High
Whetstone High School
1,017 students
- Briggs High Sc
Briggs High School
956 students
- South High Sch
South High School
873 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
852 students
- This school
Indianola Informal K-8 School
721 students
What this shows Indianola Informal K-8 School reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indianola Informal K-8 School compares
Indianola Informal K-8 School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 2% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Ohio - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$22,307
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
African American 26.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Indianola Informal K-8 School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus City Schools District reports $22,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indianola Informal K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whetstone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briggs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indianola Informal K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Great Western Academy
Standard public school
694 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indianola Informal K-8 School
How many students attend Indianola Informal K-8 School?
Indianola Informal K-8 School has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indianola Informal K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indianola Informal K-8 School is 18.5:1, which is 2% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indianola Informal K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Indianola Informal K-8 School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indianola Informal K-8 School?
Indianola Informal K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Indianola Informal K-8 School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Indianola Informal K-8 School ranks #23 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbus City Schools District?
Besides Indianola Informal K-8 School, Columbus City Schools District also operates Northland High School (1,029 students), Whetstone High School (1,017 students), and Briggs High School (956 students). See the Columbus City Schools District district page for the complete list.