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The Nature School of Central Indiana
Elementary School · The Nature School of Central Indiana · Indianapolis, IN
A charter elementary school in Indianapolis, IN where students score 36 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6102 Boy Scout Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 24% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Nature School of Central Indiana score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 32% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (2025 ILEARN)
Based on 18 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Nature School of Central Indiana 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 1–6 | 1.0 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Brook Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 1–6 | 1.2 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Skiles Test Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Crestview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–6 | 1.4 mi | 596 | 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.
The Nature School of Central Indiana
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,880NCES 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.
The Nature School of Central Indiana is listed in The Nature School of Central Indiana; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Nature School of Central Indiana
The Nature School of Central Indiana is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of The Nature School of Central Indiana, serving approximately 145 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,220 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Nature School of Central Indiana
What grades does The Nature School of Central Indiana serve?
The Nature School of Central Indiana serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The Nature School of Central Indiana has an enrollment of approximately 145 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nature School of Central Indiana is 24.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Nature School of Central Indiana rank in IN?
The Nature School of Central Indiana ranks #1,220 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is The Nature School of Central Indiana's MySchoolScout rating?
The Nature School of Central Indiana has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Nature School of Central Indiana?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Nature School of Central Indiana has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is The Nature School of Central Indiana a charter school?
Yes, The Nature School of Central Indiana is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Nature School of Central Indiana a Title I school?
No, The Nature School of Central Indiana is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Nature School of Central Indiana?
3.4% of students at The Nature School of Central Indiana 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
- 145
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 721-7282
- 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.
- 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 46226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2023–24
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