At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
475.5
Academy for Innovative Studies: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
7.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 197
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7:1
What the reported data says about Academy for Innovative Studies
Academy for Innovative Studies is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Evansville. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.1:1, below the Indiana median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (41.8%) and Black (38.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 34%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Academy for Innovative Studies
- 1How do the reported 7.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 34%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.8%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black38.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Culver Family Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
172 reported students
EVSC Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
151 reported students
Benjamin Bosse High School
Other · Grades PK–12
868 reported students
Stringtown Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
313 reported students
Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
331 reported students
McGary Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
295 reported students
Public schools near Academy for Innovative Studies
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVSC Virtual Academy Other · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–12 | 151 | under 0.1 mi |
| Evans School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–06 | 473 | 0.5 mi |
| Delaware Elementary School Elementary · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | KG–06 | 379 | 1 mi |
| Benjamin Bosse High School Other · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–12 | 868 | 2.5 mi |
| Culver Family Learning Center Other · Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp | PK–PK | 172 | 2.8 mi |
| Warrick County Preschool Other · Warrick County School Corp | PK–PK | 103 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Innovative Studies
What grades does Academy for Innovative Studies serve?
Academy for Innovative Studies reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp.
How many students attend Academy for Innovative Studies?
Academy for Innovative Studies reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 197 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy for Innovative Studies?
The calculated ratio is 7.1:1, based on 318 students and 44.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy for Innovative Studies a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy for Innovative Studies is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Academy for Innovative Studies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy for Innovative Studies in?
Academy for Innovative Studies is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp, based in Evansville, IN, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy for Innovative Studies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include EVSC Virtual Academy (under 0.1 mi), Evans School (0.5 mi), Delaware Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.