Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
The Genius School
Federal NCES profile for The Genius School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
The verdict
The Genius School earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #1 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.7:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
The Genius School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Genius School ranks #1 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
NCES ID 181323102754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
The Genius School grew from 74 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+83.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 181323102754 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
74 enr · 6.7:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
The Genius School grew from 74 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+83.8%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How The Genius School compares
The Genius School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 94% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~74 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Genius School
How many students attend The Genius School?
The Genius School has 74 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 74 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Genius School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Genius School is 6.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 57% 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 The Genius School?
95.9% of students at The Genius School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Genius School?
The Genius School has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Genius School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, The Genius School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in The Genius School?
None; The Genius School is a single-school charter district, and The Genius School is its only campus.