Enrollment
295
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-42% vs state
What stands out at Wanamaker Early Learning Center
Wanamaker Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 295 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Wanamaker Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Franklin Township Com Sch Corp also operates Franklin Central High School (3,438 students) and Franklin Central Junior High (1,797 students) alongside Wanamaker Early Learning Center.
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 Wanamaker Early Learning Center compares
Wanamaker Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,321
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin Township Com Sch Corp, which includes Wanamaker Early Learning Center.
$10,321
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 10.5%
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.
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
- 3,438
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other 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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wanamaker Early Learning Center a good school?
Wanamaker Early Learning Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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