At a glance
Reported students
56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
1.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
Impact Academy 1: 56 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
1.9:1 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
- 99
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Impact Academy 1
Impact Academy 1 is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Indianapolis. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Indianapolis Public Schools. NCES reports 56 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 1.9:1, 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 Black (58.9%) and White (19.6%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 36.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Impact Academy 1
- 1How do the reported 1.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.17 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 36.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.6%
- Hispanic16.1%
- Black58.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses 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 Indianapolis Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Impact Academy 3
Other · Grades KG–12
50 reported students
Impact Academy 2
Other · Grades KG–12
64 reported students
Thrival Academy
High · Grades 09–12
0 reported students
George W. Julian School 57
Elementary · Grades PK–08
165 reported students
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
173 reported students
Theodore Potter School 74 - a Dual Language School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
208 reported students
Public schools near Impact Academy 1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Academy 2 Other · Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 64 | under 0.1 mi |
| Impact Academy 3 Other · Indianapolis Public Schools | KG–12 | 50 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center Other · MSD Wayne Township | 09–09 | 1,243 | 4 mi |
| Indiana School For The Deaf Other · Indiana School For The Deaf | PK–12 | 311 | 6.1 mi |
| Damar Charter Academy Other · Charter · Damar Charter Academy | KG–12 | 180 | 6.9 mi |
| RISE Learning Center Other · Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co | PK–12 | 200 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Impact Academy 1
What grades does Impact Academy 1 serve?
Impact Academy 1 reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Indianapolis Public Schools.
How many students attend Impact Academy 1?
Impact Academy 1 reported 56 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 99 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Impact Academy 1?
The calculated ratio is 1.9:1, based on 56 students and 29.17 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 Impact Academy 1 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Impact Academy 1 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indianapolis Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Impact Academy 1 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
17.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Impact Academy 1 in?
Impact Academy 1 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Impact Academy 1?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Impact Academy 2 (under 0.1 mi), Impact Academy 3 (under 0.1 mi), Ben Davis Ninth Grade Center (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.