Enrollment
492
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
Warren Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Warren Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181236002752
👥 S:T ratio 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warren Online Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Warren Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Online Academy ranks #3 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181236002752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warren Online Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warren Online Academy
Warren Online Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 492 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, Warren Online Academy is leaner than roughly 97% of Indiana schools and 45% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 492 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Indianapolis's public schools, it stands alongside Indiana Connections Academy (5,376 students): Warren Online Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.8:1 vs 36.6:1).
Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students) and Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students) alongside Warren Online Academy.
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 Warren Online Academy compares
Warren Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% 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.
Funding equity
$13,727
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.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Warren Online Academy is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Msd Warren Township, which includes Warren Online Academy.
$13,727
Per student
+14%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 18.0%
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 Warren Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warren Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,391
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Warren Online Academy's federal record.
- Compare Warren Online Academy against another school. Compare schools
- Msd Warren Township's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Warren Online Academy
How many students attend Warren Online Academy?
Warren Online Academy has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warren Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Warren Online Academy is 8.8:1, which is 45% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 44% 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 Warren Online Academy?
73.2% of students at Warren Online Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warren Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Warren Online Academy is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warren Online Academy?
Warren Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Warren Online Academy rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Warren Online Academy ranks #3 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 Warren Online Academy a good school?
Warren Online Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools. 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 Msd Warren Township?
Besides Warren Online Academy, Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students), Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students), and Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (1,079 students). See the Msd Warren Township district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.