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#241 of 478 private schools in IN

Little Flower Catholic School

Elementary School

1401 N BOSART AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Private

Enrollment

311

Student-Teacher

15.6:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#241 of 478

In Indianapolis

#49 of 64

public schools

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Little Flower Catholic School

6.7/10

Elementary School in Indianapolis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Scecina Memorial High School

8.0/10

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4.4/10

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About Little Flower Catholic School

Little Flower Catholic School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. Little Flower Catholic School serves approximately 311 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Little Flower Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Little Flower Catholic School show 24% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it comparesOn par with IN schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Little Flower Catholic School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Little Flower Catholic School compares to 191 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
This School
vs
16.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
311
This School
vs
562
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 74.6% vs 0%
Black 14.8% vs 0%
Little Flower Catholic School Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Little Flower Catholic School (this school) 6.7
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 4.4
Anna Brochhausen School 88 4.4
Brookside School 54 4.2
Paramount Brookside 7.9
George W Julian School 57 7.3
James Russell Lowell School 51 5.0
Paramount Englewood 7.1
Christian Park School 82 3.5
Irvington Preparatory Academy 4.0
Thomas D Gregg School 15 4.8
Arlington Woods School 99 1.6
Rooted School Indianapolis 5.0
Theodore Potter School 74 4.2
H L Harshman Middle School 7.7
Paramount Cottage Home 7.9
Paramount Online Academy 6.0
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary 6.9
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle 3.3
William McKinley School 39 7.0
Victory College Prep 7.7

Showing 20 of 191 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 40%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 311
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 23.6% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 29.6% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 74.6%
Black 14.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Native American 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1401 N BOSART AVE, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Little Flower Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paramount Brookside (rated 7.9/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SHEPHERD COMMUNITY ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, George W Julian School 57 (rated 7.3/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
SCECINA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Indianapolis 0.3 mi 8.0
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Indianapolis 0.9 mi 4.4
SHEPHERD COMMUNITY ACADEMY Indianapolis 1.2 mi 7.4
Anna Brochhausen School 88 Indianapolis 1.2 mi 4.4
George W Julian School 57 Indianapolis 1.4 mi 7.3
Brookside School 54 Indianapolis 1.2 mi 4.2
James Russell Lowell School 51 Indianapolis 1.4 mi 5.0
Paramount Brookside Indianapolis 1.2 mi 7.9
THE OAKS ACADEMY - BROOKSIDE Indianapolis 1.3 mi 7.3
Christian Park School 82 Indianapolis 1.7 mi 3.5
Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis 1.7 mi 6.9
Paramount Englewood Indianapolis 1.7 mi 7.1
Irvington Preparatory Academy Indianapolis 1.8 mi 4.0
Arlington Woods School 99 Indianapolis 2.0 mi 1.6
Thomas D Gregg School 15 Indianapolis 1.8 mi 4.8
Rooted School Indianapolis Indianapolis 2.1 mi 5.0
TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis 2.4 mi 6.4
Theodore Potter School 74 Indianapolis 2.2 mi 4.2
KIPP Indy Legacy High Indianapolis 2.3 mi 3.5
Victory College Prep Indianapolis 2.9 mi 7.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$43,183

Median Home Value

$150,600

Median Rent

$929/mo

Population

31,650

College Educated

25.5%

Homeownership

46.9%

Avg Commute

25.9 min

Poverty Rate

26.4%

Median Age

34.3

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HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOL/DIOCESE Jasper, IN 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Little Flower Catholic School

What grades does Little Flower Catholic School serve?

Little Flower Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Little Flower Catholic School?

Little Flower Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Flower Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Little Flower Catholic School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Little Flower Catholic School rank in IN?

Little Flower Catholic School ranks #241 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Little Flower Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Little Flower Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Little Flower Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Flower Catholic School has 24% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Little Flower Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Little Flower Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Little Flower Catholic School a religious school?

Little Flower Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
33 Some Transit
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
311
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County

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