Excellent
#142 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 8% in state
Indy Steam Academy
Elementary School · Indy Steam Academy · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4020 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 60% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indy Steam Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 47 points since 2022, reaching 57% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (2025 ILEARN)
Based on 4 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indy Steam 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$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.
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3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Genius SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Avondale Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Tindley Genesis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 397 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Indy Steam Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,865NCES 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.
Indy Steam Academy is listed in Indy Steam Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indy Steam Academy
Indy Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indy Steam Academy, serving approximately 176 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #142 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indy Steam Academy
What grades does Indy Steam Academy serve?
Indy Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Indy Steam Academy?
Indy Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indy Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Indy Steam Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indy Steam Academy rank in IN?
Indy Steam Academy ranks #142 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Indy Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Indy Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Indy Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indy Steam Academy has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Indy Steam Academy a charter school?
Yes, Indy Steam Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Indy Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Indy Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indy Steam Academy?
78.4% of students at Indy Steam 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.3%
- Phone
- (317) 556-2307
- 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, 2022-2025, 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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