Enrollment
312
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180014802563 Charter school
Tindley Summit Academy — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Tindley Summit Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tindley Summit Academy · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tindley Summit Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Tindley Summit Academy reports 312 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 5% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 85.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Indiana average and 65% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 47.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tindley Summit Academy spends $14,054 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.2% from local sources (property taxes), 62.3% from the state, and 33.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tindley Summit Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 73% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
— 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Indiana — lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,054
per pupil, district-wide
— below Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 312 Top 25% in Indiana — larger than 75% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 15.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 85.4% +73% vs state
NCES ID 180014802563
Student demographics
African American 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 2.2%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 47.8%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 58
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tindley Summit Academy, which includes Tindley Summit Academy.
$14,054
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.2%
State 62.3%
Federal 33.5%
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.
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Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
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1,079 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
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Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Tindley Summit Academy
How many students attend Tindley Summit Academy?
Tindley Summit Academy has 312 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tindley Summit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tindley Summit Academy is 15.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tindley Summit Academy?
85.4% of students at Tindley Summit Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tindley Summit Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tindley Summit Academy is African American at 75.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tindley Summit Academy?
Tindley Summit Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.