Enrollment
249
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Speedway, IN
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3
Federal NCES profile for James a Allison Elementary Sch 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181092001783
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Speedway · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Speedway, IN.
School address
District: School Town of Speedway · Indiana
NCES ID 181092001783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at James a Allison Elementary Sch 3
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 is a higher-need, small elementary school in Speedway, Indiana, enrolling 249 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Speedway's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students): James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 14.1:1).
School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students) and Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students) alongside James a Allison Elementary Sch 3.
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 James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 compares
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 37% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Indiana - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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
African American 32.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
White 28.1%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: African American at 32.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School Town of Speedway, which includes James a Allison Elementary Sch 3.
$13,743
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedway Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Speedway Junior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur C Newby Elementary School 2 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1 | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Allison Elementary Sch 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Speedway
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~249 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James a Allison Elementary Sch 3
How many students attend James a Allison Elementary Sch 3?
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Speedway, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Allison Elementary Sch 3?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 7% 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 James a Allison Elementary Sch 3?
67.9% of students at James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Allison Elementary Sch 3?
The largest demographic group at James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 is African American at 32.5% of enrollment, in Speedway, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Allison Elementary Sch 3?
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 rank among elementary schools in Speedway?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Speedway, 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 Speedway on the city page.
Is James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 a good school?
James a Allison Elementary Sch 3 earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 School Town of Speedway?
Besides James a Allison Elementary Sch 3, School Town of Speedway also operates Speedway Senior High School (602 students), Frank H Wheeler Elementary Sch 4 (311 students), and Speedway Junior High School (264 students). See the School Town of Speedway district page for the complete list.
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