Enrollment
417
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Pla at George H Fisher School 93
Federal NCES profile for Pla at George H Fisher School 93, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180020400838Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #72 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pla at George H Fisher School 93 ranks #72 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Pla at George H Fisher School 93 · Indiana
NCES ID 180020400838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pla at George H Fisher School 93 compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pla at George H Fisher School 93
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 417 students.
At 16:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 417 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #338, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pla at George H Fisher School 93 spends $18,088 per pupil, 50% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 35.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 21:1).
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is a single-school charter district, so Pla at George H Fisher School 93 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 Pla at George H Fisher School 93 compares
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$18,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
Two or More 2.9%
White 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pla at George H Fisher School 93, which includes Pla at George H Fisher School 93.
$18,088
Per student
+50%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.8%
State 35.1%
Federal 35.1%
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 (~417 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Pla at George H Fisher School 93
How many students attend Pla at George H Fisher School 93?
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pla at George H Fisher School 93?
The student-teacher ratio at Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pla at George H Fisher School 93?
70.2% of students at Pla at George H Fisher School 93 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pla at George H Fisher School 93?
The largest demographic group at Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pla at George H Fisher School 93?
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Pla at George H Fisher School 93 rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Pla at George H Fisher School 93 ranks #72 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 Pla at George H Fisher School 93 a good school?
Pla at George H Fisher School 93 earns 22/100 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 Pla at George H Fisher School 93?
None; Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is a single-school charter district, and Pla at George H Fisher School 93 is its only campus.
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