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#26 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 5% of private schools

St Joan of Arc/diocese

Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN

A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

500 E 42ND ST, Indianapolis, IN 46205

  • 11.3:1 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)
A-7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A9.0 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index66%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment224
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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 St Joan of Arc/diocese 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$65,756

Median home value

$278,000

Median rent

$1,087/mo

College educated

51.3%

Homeownership

51.7%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White50.4%
Black25.0%
Two or More14.3%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–90.5 mi25Compare →
Center for Inquiry School 70Enrollment path unverified9.5K–80.5 mi454Compare →
Indiana School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–120.6 mi274Compare →
James Whitcomb Riley School 43Enrollment path unverified3.0PK–80.7 mi312Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

St Joan of Arc/diocese is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Joan of Arc/diocese

St Joan of Arc/diocese is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 224 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 478 private schools in IN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Joan of Arc/diocese

What grades does St Joan of Arc/diocese serve?

St Joan of Arc/diocese serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joan of Arc/diocese?

St Joan of Arc/diocese has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc/diocese?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc/diocese is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joan of Arc/diocese rank in IN?

St Joan of Arc/diocese ranks #26 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Joan of Arc/diocese's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joan of Arc/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joan of Arc/diocese a private school?

Yes, St Joan of Arc/diocese 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 St Joan of Arc/diocese a religious school?

St Joan of Arc/diocese has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
224
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Area population (ZIP 46205)
29,196
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
32.4
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 46205; 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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