Very Good
#350 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 19% in state
Paramount Cottage Home
Elementary School · Paramount Cottage Home · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1203 E St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
- Math 64% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paramount Cottage Home score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paramount Cottage Home 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 93Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$61,082
Median home value
$420,200
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
62.3%
Homeownership
28.8%
Poverty rate
23.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46202; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Online AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Legacy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Theodore Potter School 74Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paramount Cottage Home
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,626NCES 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.
Paramount Cottage Home is listed in Paramount Cottage Home; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paramount Cottage Home
Paramount Cottage Home is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Paramount Cottage Home, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paramount Cottage Home
What grades does Paramount Cottage Home serve?
Paramount Cottage Home serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Paramount Cottage Home?
Paramount Cottage Home has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paramount Cottage Home?
The student-teacher ratio at Paramount Cottage Home is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paramount Cottage Home rank in IN?
Paramount Cottage Home ranks #350 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Paramount Cottage Home's MySchoolScout rating?
Paramount Cottage Home 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 Cottage Home?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paramount Cottage Home has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Paramount Cottage Home a charter school?
Yes, Paramount Cottage Home is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paramount Cottage Home a Title I school?
No, Paramount Cottage Home is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paramount Cottage Home?
75.4% of students at Paramount Cottage Home 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (463) 231-2880
- Area population (ZIP 46202)
- 20,331
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 46202; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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