Enrollment
689
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180021800834 Charter school
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 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
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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 reports 689 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the Indiana average and 40% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 53.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103 spends $16,233 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.1% from local sources (property taxes), 35.6% from the state, and 30.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 47% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 81% | — | — |
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
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Indiana — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$16,233
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
51
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 689 Top 81% in Indiana — larger than 19% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.7% +47% vs state
NCES ID 180021800834
Student demographics
African American 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 41.5%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 53.0%
In-school suspensions 51
Out-of-school suspensions 69
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103, which includes Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103.
$16,233
Per student
+11%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 35.6%
Federal 30.3%
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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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103
How many students attend Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 has 689 students enrolled. It is a other school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?
The student-teacher ratio at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is 15.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 3% 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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?
72.7% of students at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?
The largest demographic group at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is African American at 55.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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.