Excellent
#84 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 5% in state
Based on limited data
Herron Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Herron Preparatory Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3100 N. Meridian, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Math 55% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herron Preparatory Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herron Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$55,435
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Louis B Russell JR School 48Charter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 270 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Herron Preparatory Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,626NCES 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.
Herron Preparatory Academy is listed in Herron Preparatory Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herron Preparatory Academy
Herron Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Herron Preparatory Academy, serving approximately 312 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herron Preparatory Academy
What grades does Herron Preparatory Academy serve?
Herron Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Herron Preparatory Academy?
Herron Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herron Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Herron Preparatory Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herron Preparatory Academy rank in IN?
Herron Preparatory Academy ranks #84 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Herron Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Herron Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Herron Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herron Preparatory Academy has 55% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Herron Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Herron Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Herron Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Herron Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herron Preparatory Academy?
39.7% of students at Herron 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.1%
- Phone
- (317) 231-0010
- Area population (ZIP 46208)
- 22,026
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 46208; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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