Enrollment
721
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180014702571 Charter school
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Indy Unite Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Kipp Indy Unite Elementary · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-20% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary reports 721 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 54.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 92.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 87% above the Indiana average and 79% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Kipp Indy Unite Elementary spends $16,300 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.6% from local sources (property taxes), 60.8% from the state, and 32.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kipp Indy Unite Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 87% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 83% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 87% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 16% in Indiana — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,300
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 721 Top 83% in Indiana — larger than 17% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 92.5% +87% vs state
NCES ID 180014702571
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.9%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 192
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kipp Indy Unite Elementary, which includes Kipp Indy Unite Elementary.
$16,300
Per student
+12%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 12.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Indy Unite Elementary?
Kipp Indy Unite Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.