- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
Federal NCES profile for Rousseau Mcclellan School 91, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477002277
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #35 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 ranks #35 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002277 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 180477002277 · Indianapolis, IN Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 14.1:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 506
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
506 students
What this shows Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 compares
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 24% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.3%
African American 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rousseau Mcclellan School 91's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rousseau Mcclellan School 91
How many students attend Rousseau Mcclellan School 91?
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rousseau Mcclellan School 91?
The student-teacher ratio at Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Rousseau Mcclellan School 91?
37.5% of students at Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rousseau Mcclellan School 91?
The largest demographic group at Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 is White at 43.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rousseau Mcclellan School 91?
Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Rousseau Mcclellan School 91 ranks #35 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.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides Rousseau Mcclellan School 91, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.