Enrollment
1,058
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180005102165 Charter school
Victory College Prep Academy — Indianapolis, IN
Federal NCES profile for Victory College Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
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: Victory College Prep 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)
89.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Victory College Prep Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Victory College Prep Academy reports 1,058 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 89.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% 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 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 90.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 82% above the Indiana average and 74% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 529 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Victory College Prep Academy spends $14,161 per pupil district-wide, below the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.2% from local sources (property taxes), 57.0% from the state, and 36.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Victory College Prep 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.1% | ▲ 82% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | top 93% | — | — |
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
90.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 82% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
— 37% below state mean
Top 4% in Indiana — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$14,161
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 529 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,058 Top 93% in Indiana — larger than 7% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 89.0
Students per teacher 10.1:1 -37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 90.1% +82% vs state
NCES ID 180005102165
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 11.1%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 529:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 44
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victory College Prep Academy, which includes Victory College Prep Academy.
$14,161
Per student
-3%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 57.0%
Federal 36.8%
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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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Victory College Prep Academy
How many students attend Victory College Prep Academy?
Victory College Prep Academy has 1,058 students enrolled. It is a other school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory College Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Victory College Prep Academy is 10.1:1, which is 37% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 36% 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 Victory College Prep Academy?
90.1% of students at Victory College Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victory College Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at Victory College Prep Academy is African American at 59.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victory College Prep Academy?
Victory College Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.