Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
The Nature School of Central Indiana
Federal NCES profile for The Nature School of Central Indiana, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
The verdict
The Nature School of Central Indiana earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools.
- #45 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Nature School of Central Indiana has class sizes larger than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Nature School of Central Indiana ranks #45 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180023002735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
The Nature School of Central Indiana held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180023002735 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
175 enr · 25:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun (175 students)
The Nature School of Central Indiana held near 145 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How The Nature School of Central Indiana compares
The Nature School of Central Indiana 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 57% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 86% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, The Nature School of Central Indiana is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
District finance for The Nature School of Central Indiana reports $9,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Nature School of Central Indiana
How many students attend The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The Nature School of Central Indiana has 175 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nature School of Central Indiana is 25:1, which is 57% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Nature School of Central Indiana?
7.0% of students at The Nature School of Central Indiana are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The largest demographic group at The Nature School of Central Indiana is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The Nature School of Central Indiana has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Nature School of Central Indiana rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, The Nature School of Central Indiana ranks #45 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 Nature School of Central Indiana?
None; The Nature School of Central Indiana is a single-school charter district, and The Nature School of Central Indiana is its only campus.