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#949 of 1,823 schools in IN
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The Genius School
Elementary School · The Genius School · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
4010 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 21% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Genius School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Genius School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$47,086
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indy Steam AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | 0.1 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| Avondale Meadows AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Tindley Genesis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Rousseau Mcclellan School 91Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Genius School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Genius School is listed in The Genius School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Genius School
The Genius School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of The Genius School, serving approximately 136 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #949 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Genius School
What grades does The Genius School serve?
The Genius School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend The Genius School?
The Genius School has an enrollment of approximately 136 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Genius School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Genius School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Genius School rank in IN?
The Genius School ranks #949 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is The Genius School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Genius School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 The Genius School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Genius School has 21% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is The Genius School a charter school?
Yes, The Genius School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Genius School a Title I school?
No, The Genius School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Genius School?
79.4% of students at The Genius School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 136
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (317) 643-5430
- Area population (ZIP 46226)
- 45,640
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 46226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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