Very Good
#553 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 30% in state
Ace Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Ace Preparatory Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
5326 Hillside Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
- Math 22% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ace Preparatory Academy score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ace Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,735
Median home value
$329,700
Median rent
$1,330/mo
College educated
66.9%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rousseau Mcclellan School 91Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Ips/butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55Enrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Northside MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 274 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ace Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ace Preparatory Academy is listed in ACE Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ace Preparatory Academy
Ace Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Ace Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 117 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ace Preparatory Academy
What grades does Ace Preparatory Academy serve?
Ace Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ace Preparatory Academy?
Ace Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ace Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ace Preparatory Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ace Preparatory Academy rank in IN?
Ace Preparatory Academy ranks #553 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Ace Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ace Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ace Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ace Preparatory Academy has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Ace Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Ace Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Ace Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Ace Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ace Preparatory Academy?
77.8% of students at Ace Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (317) 744-9847
- Area population (ZIP 46220)
- 36,159
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46220; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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