Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Collegiate of Indy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
The verdict
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana.
- #41 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Collegiate of Indy ranks #41 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
NCES ID 180019302639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
71 on latest CCD 180019302639 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
71 enr · 8.9:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Shasta Elementary (100 students)
Resource Investment Index #41 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 Vanguard Collegiate of Indy compares
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy vs Indiana and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.9:1 | ▼ 44% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 71% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
District finance for Vanguard Collegiate of Indy reports $19,535 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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Collegiate of Indy
How many students attend Vanguard Collegiate of Indy?
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy has 71 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Collegiate of Indy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is 8.9:1, which is 44% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 43% 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 Vanguard Collegiate of Indy?
84.5% of students at Vanguard Collegiate of Indy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Collegiate of Indy?
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Vanguard Collegiate of Indy rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Collegiate of Indy ranks #41 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 Vanguard Collegiate of Indy?
None; Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is a single-school charter district, and Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is its only campus.