- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Noblesville, IN
Options Indiana
Federal NCES profile for Options Indiana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180001602700Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Options Indiana earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Noblesville · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 36:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Options Indiana has class sizes larger than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Options Indiana ranks #10 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN.
School address
District: Options Charter Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180001602700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+69 students YoY
Options Indiana grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+69 students YoY 180001602700 · Noblesville, IN Other · MID · CHARTER
612 enr · 36:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Options Westfield (248 students)
Options Indiana grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Options Indiana in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Options Indiana
612 students
- Options Westfi
Options Westfield
248 students
- Options Nobles 183
Options Noblesville
183 students
What this shows Options Indiana reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Options Indiana compares
Options Indiana 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 | 36:1 | ▲ 126% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 55% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
36:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
36:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 99% in Indiana - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
56.4%
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
$12,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Options Indiana is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Options Charter Schools reports $12,221 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Options Indiana Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Options Westfield | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Options Noblesville | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Options Indiana's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Noblesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Noble Crossing Elementary School
Standard public school
891 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Hinkle Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
885 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Promise Road Elementary
Standard public school
810 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Hazel Dell Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Creek Elementary
Standard public school
613 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
White River Elementary School
Standard public school
605 students 13.4:1 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Options Indiana
How many students attend Options Indiana?
Options Indiana has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Noblesville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Options Indiana?
The student-teacher ratio at Options Indiana is 36:1, which is 126% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 129% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Options Indiana?
22.1% of students at Options Indiana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Options Indiana?
The largest demographic group at Options Indiana is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Noblesville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Options Indiana?
Options Indiana has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Options Indiana rank among schools in Noblesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Options Indiana ranks #10 of 10 schools in Noblesville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Noblesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Options Charter Schools?
Besides Options Indiana, Options Charter Schools also operates Options Westfield (248 students) and Options Noblesville (183 students). See the Options Charter Schools district page for the complete list.