Enrollment
247
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc
Federal NCES profile for Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180012402550Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #70 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc ranks #70 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc · Indiana
NCES ID 180012402550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 247 students.
At 15.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Indiana median, within a few percentage points of the 15.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 77.8% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 139 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #128, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 52 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 247 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 21:1).
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is a single-school charter district, so Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc 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 Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc compares
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 57% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in Indiana - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$14,269
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 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 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 3.6%
White 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc, which includes Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc.
$14,269
Per student
+18%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.0%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.8%
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 (~247 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc
How many students attend Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc?
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc?
The student-teacher ratio at Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% 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 Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc?
77.8% of students at Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc?
The largest demographic group at Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is African American at 82.2% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc?
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc ranks #70 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 Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc a good school?
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc?
None; Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is a single-school charter district, and Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc is its only campus.
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