Enrollment
721
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Indy Unite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180014702571Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 Unite Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #63 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Indy Unite Elementary ranks #63 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Kipp Indy Unite Elementary · Indiana
NCES ID 180014702571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kipp Indy Unite Elementary compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kipp Indy Unite Elementary
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 721 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.5% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kipp Indy Unite Elementary spends $15,939 per pupil, 32% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 32.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 201 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 721 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 21:1).
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is a single-school charter district, so Kipp Indy Unite Elementary 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 Unite Elementary compares
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 87% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Indiana - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
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
$15,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 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 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 3.2%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Indy Unite Elementary, which includes Kipp Indy Unite Elementary.
$15,939
Per student
+32%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.6%
State 60.8%
Federal 32.7%
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 elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Kipp Indy Unite Elementary
How many students attend Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary has 721 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% 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 Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
92.5% of students at Kipp Indy Unite Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Unite Elementary rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Indy Unite Elementary ranks #63 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.
Is Kipp Indy Unite Elementary a good school?
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of 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 Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
None; Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is a single-school charter district, and Kipp Indy Unite Elementary is its only campus.
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