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#269 of 478 private schools in IN

Southport Presbyterian Christian School

Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN

A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

Private

7525 MCFARLAND BLVD, Indianapolis, IN 46237

  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
C+4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+6.6 / 10
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Enrollment99
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Southport Presbyterian Christian School 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal 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

$76,676

Median home value

$216,300

Median rent

$1,272/mo

College educated

34.1%

Homeownership

69.1%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White61.6%
Asian31.3%
Two or More4.0%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Bryan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.7 mi651Compare →
Southport Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.7 mi487Compare →
Bunker Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–31.9 mi513Compare →
Arlington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1K–32.1 mi415Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Southport Presbyterian Christian School is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Southport Presbyterian Christian School

Southport Presbyterian Christian School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #269 of 478 private schools in IN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Southport Presbyterian Christian School

What grades does Southport Presbyterian Christian School serve?

Southport Presbyterian Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Southport Presbyterian Christian School?

Southport Presbyterian Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southport Presbyterian Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Southport Presbyterian Christian School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Southport Presbyterian Christian School rank in IN?

Southport Presbyterian Christian School ranks #269 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Southport Presbyterian Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Southport Presbyterian Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Southport Presbyterian Christian School a private school?

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

Is Southport Presbyterian Christian School a religious school?

Southport Presbyterian Christian School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
99
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Area population (ZIP 46237)
42,747
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
36.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
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.
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 46237; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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