Excellent
#15 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 1% in state
Center for Inquiry School 70
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
510 East 46th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 64% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Center for Inquiry School 70 score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Center for Inquiry School 70 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$65,756
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.1 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| St Joan of Arc/diocesePrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 274 | 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
- #1 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 70 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Center for Inquiry School 70
Center for Inquiry School 70 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Center for Inquiry School 70
What grades does Center for Inquiry School 70 serve?
Center for Inquiry School 70 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Center for Inquiry School 70?
Center for Inquiry School 70 has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 70?
The student-teacher ratio at Center for Inquiry School 70 is 16.2:1. 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 70 rank in IN?
Center for Inquiry School 70 ranks #15 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Center for Inquiry School 70's MySchoolScout rating?
Center for Inquiry School 70 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 70?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Center for Inquiry School 70 has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Center for Inquiry School 70 a charter school?
No, Center for Inquiry School 70 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Center for Inquiry School 70 a Title I school?
No, Center for Inquiry School 70 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Center for Inquiry School 70?
24.2% of students at Center for Inquiry School 70 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4270
- Area population (ZIP 46205)
- 29,196
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 46205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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