Enrollment
71
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180019302639Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy earns 35/100 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
- 35
- 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
District: Vanguard Collegiate of Indy · Indiana
NCES ID 180019302639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vanguard Collegiate of Indy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vanguard Collegiate of Indy
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is a high-poverty, small charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 71 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is leaner than roughly 97% of Indiana schools and 44% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 84.5% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Indiana schools, with 71 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Vanguard Collegiate of Indy spends $15,432 per pupil, 28% above the Indiana average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 39.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.9:1 vs 21:1).
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy is a single-school charter district, so Vanguard Collegiate of Indy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 71 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Indiana's single-school districts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Vanguard Collegiate of Indy compares
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| 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
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 3% in Indiana - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,432
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vanguard Collegiate of Indy, which includes Vanguard Collegiate of Indy.
$15,432
Per student
+28%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 59.8%
Federal 39.3%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~71 students)
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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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Vanguard Collegiate of Indy a good school?
Vanguard Collegiate of Indy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Indiana. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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