- Enrollment
- 3,188
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
New Augusta Public Academy - South
Federal NCES profile for New Augusta Public Academy - South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180891001275
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Augusta Public Academy - South earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools.
- #27 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Augusta Public Academy - South has class sizes smaller than 72% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Augusta Public Academy - South ranks #27 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Pike Township · Indiana
NCES ID 180891001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
New Augusta Public Academy - South held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 180891001275 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 13.7:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike High School (3,188 students)
New Augusta Public Academy - South held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
New Augusta Public Academy - South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike High Scho
Pike High School
3,188 students
- Guion Creek Mi 833
Guion Creek Middle School
833 students
- Snacks Crossin 793
Snacks Crossing Elementary School
793 students
- New Augusta Pu 751
New Augusta Public Academy - North
751 students
- Lincoln Middle 736
Lincoln Middle School
736 students
- This school 437
New Augusta Public Academy - South
437 students
What this shows New Augusta Public Academy - South reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Augusta Public Academy - South compares
New Augusta Public Academy - South held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Indiana - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$15,174
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.2%
White 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, New Augusta Public Academy - South is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Pike Township reports $15,174 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Augusta Public Academy - South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guion Creek Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snacks Crossing Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Augusta Public Academy - North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Augusta Public Academy - South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Augusta Public Academy - South
How many students attend New Augusta Public Academy - South?
New Augusta Public Academy - South has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Augusta Public Academy - South?
The student-teacher ratio at New Augusta Public Academy - South is 13.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 13% 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 New Augusta Public Academy - South?
69.5% of students at New Augusta Public Academy - South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Augusta Public Academy - South?
The largest demographic group at New Augusta Public Academy - South is African American at 69.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Augusta Public Academy - South?
New Augusta Public Academy - South has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 New Augusta Public Academy - South rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, New Augusta Public Academy - South ranks #27 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.
What other schools are in Msd Pike Township?
Besides New Augusta Public Academy - South, Msd Pike Township also operates Pike High School (3,188 students), Guion Creek Middle School (833 students), and Snacks Crossing Elementary School (793 students). See the Msd Pike Township district page for the complete list.