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#963 of 1,823 schools in IN
Center for Inquiry School 27
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
545 E 19th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Math 29% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center for Inquiry School 27 score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center for Inquiry School 27 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,082
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 958 | Compare → |
| Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Center for Inquiry School 2Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #14 of 47
- District spending per student
- $23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Center for Inquiry School 27 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Inquiry School 27
Center for Inquiry School 27 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Inquiry School 27
What grades does Center for Inquiry School 27 serve?
Center for Inquiry School 27 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Center for Inquiry School 27?
Center for Inquiry School 27 has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 27?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 27 is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Center for Inquiry School 27 rank in IN?
Center for Inquiry School 27 ranks #963 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Center for Inquiry School 27's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Inquiry School 27 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Center for Inquiry School 27?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Inquiry School 27 has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Center for Inquiry School 27 a charter school?
No, Center for Inquiry School 27 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center for Inquiry School 27 a Title I school?
No, Center for Inquiry School 27 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Inquiry School 27?
40.4% of students at Center for Inquiry School 27 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.5%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4227
- Area population (ZIP 46202)
- 20,331
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 46202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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