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The Nature School of Central Indiana

Independent charter agency · Indianapolis, IN · NCES 1800230

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At a glance

Reported students

175

NCES CCD 2024–25

Open schools

1

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Student–teacher ratio

29.2:1

Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE

Spending per pupil

$9,880

Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33

Instruction per pupil

$6,338

Calculated from FY 2023 F-33

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

What current records say about The Nature School of Central Indiana

The Nature School of Central Indiana operates 1 current public-school records serving grades KG–08 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NCES reports 175 students and 6 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.

Within Indiana agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 104 of 129 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.

FY 2023 finance records show $9,880 in current expenditure per pupil and $6,338 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 83 of 109 in Indiana. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.

Reported needs and resources

Classroom teachers (FTE)
6
Current expenditure (FY 2023)
$1,403,000

Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.

The Nature School of Central Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana

NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 39.8648, -86.0388

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Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White78.3%
  • Hispanic3.4%
  • Black2.3%
  • Asian1.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial13.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.

Schools by level

Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.

LevelSchoolsMedian studentsMedian ratioCharter
Elementary117529.2:11

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1 current directory entries

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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.

Schools, grade spans, enrollment, and student–teacher ratios
SchoolLevel / gradesStudentsRatioCompare
The Nature School of Central IndianaCharterElementaryKG–0817529.2:1

Cities served by The Nature School of Central Indiana

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Frequently asked questions about The Nature School of Central Indiana

How many schools are in The Nature School of Central Indiana?

The Nature School of Central Indiana has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 elementary. 1 are identified as charter schools.

How many students attend The Nature School of Central Indiana?

NCES reports 175 students for 2024–25, served by 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 104 of 129 Indiana agencies of the same type by enrollment.

What is the student–teacher ratio in The Nature School of Central Indiana?

The district-wide ratio is 29.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.

How much does The Nature School of Central Indiana spend per student?

The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $9,880 in current expenditure per pupil, including $6,338 for instruction. That ranks 83 of 109 comparable Indiana agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.

How do I find my assigned school in The Nature School of Central Indiana?

Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (317) 721-7282 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.

Nearby school districts

Regular Indiana districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.