- Enrollment
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Wanamaker Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Wanamaker Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180375002678
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wanamaker Early Learning Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #11 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 295
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Wanamaker Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Franklin Township Com Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180375002678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Wanamaker Early Learning Center grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+13.6%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 180375002678 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 28.8% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Central High School (3,438 students)
Wanamaker Early Learning Center grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 335 in 2023-24 (+13.6%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Wanamaker Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central High School
3,438 students
- Franklin Centr
Franklin Central Junior High
1,797 students
- Lillie Idella 1,365
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
1,365 students
- Edgewood Inter 1,300
Edgewood Intermediate School
1,300 students
- Thompson Cross 568
Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch
568 students
- This school 295
Wanamaker Early Learning Center
295 students
What this shows Wanamaker Early Learning Center reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wanamaker Early Learning Center compares
Wanamaker Early Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 42% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,021
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp reports $11,021 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wanamaker Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Franklin Central Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Edgewood Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Thompson Crossing Elementary Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wanamaker Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,797
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,365
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Wanamaker Early Learning Center
How many students attend Wanamaker Early Learning Center?
Wanamaker Early Learning Center has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), up 40.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wanamaker Early Learning Center?
28.8% of students at Wanamaker Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wanamaker Early Learning Center?
Wanamaker Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, 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 Wanamaker Early Learning Center rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Wanamaker Early Learning Center ranks #11 of 90 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 schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Township Com Sch Corp?
Besides Wanamaker Early Learning Center, Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students), Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students), and Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students). See the Franklin Township Com Sch Corp district page for the complete list.