Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Indy Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Indy Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
The verdict
Indy Steam Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools.
- #34 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Indy Steam Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indy Steam Academy ranks #34 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180022802733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Indy Steam Academy grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 180022802733 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
163 enr · 9.1:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter (163 students)
Indy Steam Academy grew from 163 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Indy Steam Academy compares
Indy Steam Academy 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 | 9.1:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 51% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
District finance for Indy Steam Academy reports $13,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indy Steam Academy
How many students attend Indy Steam Academy?
Indy Steam Academy has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indy Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Indy Steam Academy is 9.1:1, which is 43% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indy Steam Academy?
74.8% of students at Indy Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indy Steam Academy?
Indy Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Indy Steam Academy rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Indy Steam Academy ranks #34 of 89 elementary 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 elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indy Steam Academy?
None; Indy Steam Academy is a single-school charter district, and Indy Steam Academy is its only campus.