Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Urban Act Academy
Federal NCES profile for Urban Act Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
The verdict
Urban Act Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #22 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Urban Act Academy has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Act Academy ranks #22 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180019202640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
298 on latest CCD 180019202640 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
298 enr · 10.3:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayden Elementary School (298 students)
Resource Investment Index #22 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
How Urban Act Academy compares
Urban Act Academy vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 91% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Programs
District finance for Urban Act Academy reports $20,725 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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Urban Act Academy
How many students attend Urban Act Academy?
Urban Act Academy has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urban Act Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Urban Act Academy is 10.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 34% 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 Urban Act Academy?
94.6% of students at Urban Act Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urban Act Academy?
Urban Act Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Urban Act Academy rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Urban Act Academy ranks #22 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 Urban Act Academy?
None; Urban Act Academy is a single-school charter district, and Urban Act Academy is its only campus.