Very Good
#349 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 19% in state
Paramount Brookside
Elementary School · Paramount Brookside · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3020 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
- Math 52% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paramount Brookside score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 51% across the 16-year record (2010–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paramount Brookside 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- 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
$43,183
Median home value
$150,600
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
46.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside School 54Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| The Oaks Academy - BrooksidePrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Thomas D Gregg School 15Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| James Russell Lowell School 51Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–7 | 1.0 mi | 528 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paramount Brookside
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,384NCES 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.
Paramount Brookside is listed in Paramount Brookside; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paramount Brookside
Paramount Brookside is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Paramount Brookside, serving approximately 856 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paramount Brookside
What grades does Paramount Brookside serve?
Paramount Brookside serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Paramount Brookside?
Paramount Brookside has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Brookside?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Brookside is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paramount Brookside rank in IN?
Paramount Brookside ranks #349 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Paramount Brookside's MySchoolScout rating?
Paramount Brookside has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Paramount Brookside?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paramount Brookside has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Paramount Brookside a charter school?
Yes, Paramount Brookside is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paramount Brookside a Title I school?
No, Paramount Brookside is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paramount Brookside?
77.8% of students at Paramount Brookside 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
- 856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (317) 775-6660
- Area population (ZIP 46201)
- 31,650
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 46201; 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 multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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