Enrollment
372
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianapolis, IN
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Indy College Prep Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180002802136Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #20 of 22
- middle schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Indy College Prep Middle ranks #20 of 22 middle schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Kipp Indy College Prep Middle · Indiana
NCES ID 180002802136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.0%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Indy College Prep Middle compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Indy College Prep Middle
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 372 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.0% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #108, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 366 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 372 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's middle schools, it stands alongside Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students): Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 21.4:1).
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is a single-school charter district, so Kipp Indy College Prep Middle operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Kipp Indy College Prep Middle compares
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 88% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Indiana - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.5%
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
$12,570
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
203
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 54.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 98.4 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
African American 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 2.7%
White 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Indy College Prep Middle, which includes Kipp Indy College Prep Middle.
$12,570
Per student
+4%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.6%
State 65.0%
Federal 28.4%
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.
Similar middle schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Franklin Central Junior High
Standard public school
1,797 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Standard public school
1,355 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Southport Middle School
Standard public school
1,304 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Perry Meridian Middle School
Standard public school
1,278 students 16:1 students per teacher
Chapel Hill 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,143 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Lynhurst 7th & 8th Grade Center
Standard public school
1,135 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~372 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Indy College Prep Middle
How many students attend Kipp Indy College Prep Middle?
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle has 372 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Indy College Prep Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is 16.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Indy College Prep Middle?
93.0% of students at Kipp Indy College Prep Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Indy College Prep Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is African American at 75.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Indy College Prep Middle?
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Indy College Prep Middle rank among middle schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Indy College Prep Middle ranks #20 of 22 middle 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 middle schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Kipp Indy College Prep Middle a good school?
Kipp Indy College Prep Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Kipp Indy College Prep Middle?
None; Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is a single-school charter district, and Kipp Indy College Prep Middle is its only campus.
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