- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Federal NCES profile for James Whitcomb Riley School 43, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477000854
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #51 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks #51 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 180477000854 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 10.4:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 240
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
240 students
What this shows James Whitcomb Riley School 43 reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Whitcomb Riley School 43 compares
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 74% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.6%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
135
in-school suspensions + 335 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 195.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.2%
Two or More 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
White 4.6%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: African American at 74.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Whitcomb Riley School 43's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Whitcomb Riley School 43
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
The student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 10.4:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% 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 Whitcomb Riley School 43?
86.2% of students at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
The largest demographic group at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is African American at 74.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 James Whitcomb Riley School 43 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks #51 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides James Whitcomb Riley School 43, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.