Enrollment
150
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Rooted School Indianapolis
Federal NCES profile for Rooted School Indianapolis, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180022402709Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rooted School Indianapolis earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #42 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 87.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rooted School Indianapolis has class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rooted School Indianapolis ranks #42 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Rooted School Indianapolis · Indiana
NCES ID 180022402709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rooted School Indianapolis compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rooted School Indianapolis
Rooted School Indianapolis is a high-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 150 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.5:1, Rooted School Indianapolis is leaner than roughly 91% of Indiana schools and 28% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 87.7% of students qualify for free meals, 77% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Indiana schools, with 150 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly African American (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Rooted School Indianapolis spends $18,070 per pupil, 50% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 53 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 150 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Rooted School Indianapolis is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 36.6:1).
Rooted School Indianapolis is a single-school charter district, so Rooted School Indianapolis operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 150 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Indiana's single-school districts.
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 Rooted School Indianapolis compares
Rooted School Indianapolis on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 77% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 150 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
150
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Indiana - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$18,070
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
31
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.3%
White 2.0%
Largest group: African American at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Rooted School Indianapolis is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rooted School Indianapolis, which includes Rooted School Indianapolis.
$18,070
Per student
+50%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 38.2%
Federal 20.3%
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.
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~150 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rooted School Indianapolis
How many students attend Rooted School Indianapolis?
Rooted School Indianapolis has 150 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rooted School Indianapolis?
The student-teacher ratio at Rooted School Indianapolis is 11.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 27% 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 Rooted School Indianapolis?
87.7% of students at Rooted School Indianapolis are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rooted School Indianapolis?
The largest demographic group at Rooted School Indianapolis is African American at 88.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rooted School Indianapolis?
Rooted School Indianapolis has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Rooted School Indianapolis rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Rooted School Indianapolis ranks #42 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Rooted School Indianapolis a good school?
Rooted School Indianapolis earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. 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 Rooted School Indianapolis?
None; Rooted School Indianapolis is a single-school charter district, and Rooted School Indianapolis is its only campus.
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