Very Good
#485 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 27% in state
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Elementary School · Circle City Prep Charter School · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4002 N Franklin Road, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 29% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Circle City Preparatory Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 23% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Circle City Preparatory Elementary School 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$47,086
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Warren Fairbanks Sch 105Enrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Tindley Summit AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Pla at George H Fisher School 93Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Pla@promise PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 97 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Circle City Prep Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,087NCES 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.
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is listed in Circle City Prep Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Circle City Prep Charter School, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-7th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
What grades does Circle City Preparatory Elementary School serve?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Circle City Preparatory Elementary School?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
How does Circle City Preparatory Elementary School rank in IN?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School ranks #485 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Circle City Preparatory Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Circle City Preparatory Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Circle City Preparatory Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Circle City Preparatory Elementary School 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (317) 721-8515
- Area population (ZIP 46226)
- 45,640
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 46226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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