Tindley Summit Academy

Summary:

Tindley Summit Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 226 students in grades K-6 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a predominantly African American student population (82.74%) and a high percentage of students (89.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student body.

Academically, Tindley Summit Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools, with proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments that are significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.76% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.6% for 3rd grade, 41.8% for 4th grade, and 40.3% for 5th grade. In mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, with only 12.26% of students proficient across all grades, compared to the state averages of 52.4% for 3rd grade, 48% for 4th grade, and 40.8% for 5th grade. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.4% to 64.9% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lakeside Elementary, Harrison Hill Elementary, and Andrew J. Brown Academy, generally perform better academically than Tindley Summit Academy, with higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. However, these nearby schools also serve student populations with higher percentages of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free and reduced-price lunch rates, which range from 70.46% to 95.02%. Despite the increase in spending per student at Tindley Summit Academy, from $6,419 in 2018-2019 to $11,769 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting that addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as attendance and resource allocation, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

3698 Dubarry Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226

(317) 545-1745

District: Tindley Summit Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
917^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,769

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 225

Racial breakdown:

African American:

82.2%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tindley Summit Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.1. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.2%), Hispanic (15.1%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tindley Summit Academy is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Tindley Summit Academy employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tindley Summit Academy is $11,769.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tindley Summit Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tindley Summit Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tindley Summit Academy 350^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tindley Summit Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2016	19.83	895^th	1046	14.4%
2017	6.49	976^th	1033	5.5%
2018	7.51	959^th	1027	6.6%
2019	6.22	979^th	1031	5.0%
2021	14.02	868^th	1016	14.6%
2022	8.91	931^st	1020	8.7%
2023	7.28	967^th	1016	4.8%
2024	11.10	917^th	1010	9.2%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tindley Summit Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	2	155	0	2	0	5	164
2016	4	262	1	14	0	11	292
2017	8	274	1	10	0	11	304
2018	5	237	1	21	0	15	279
2019	4	216	1	23	0	16	260
2020	6	246	1	34	0	16	303
2021	6	219	1	31	0	10	267
2022	5	216	2	27	1	9	260
2023	4	187	1	24	0	10	226
2024	1	185	0	34	0	5	225

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tindley Summit Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	164	10.0	16.4	98.2
2016	292	16.0	18.2	78.1
2017	304	17.0	17.8	77.6
2018	279	17.0	16.4	73.1
2019	260	14.0	18.5	83.8
2020	303	14.0	21.6	91.1
2021	267	15.0	17.8	86.1
2022	260	13.0	20.0	80.8
2023	226	15.0	15.0	89.8
2024	225	19.0	11.8	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tindley Summit Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	164	10.0	16.4	98.2
2016	292	16.0	18.2	78.1
2017	304	17.0	17.8	77.6
2018	279	17.0	16.4	73.1
2019	260	14.0	18.5	83.8
2020	303	14.0	21.6	91.1
2021	267	15.0	17.8	86.1
2022	260	13.0	20.0	80.8
2023	226	15.0	15.0	89.8
2024	225	19.0	11.8	77.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tindley Summit Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,241 (19.3%)	$5,178 (80.7%)	$6,419
2020	$1,253 (16.6%)	$6,304 (83.4%)	$7,557
2021	$2,483 (29.7%)	$5,866 (70.3%)	$8,349
2022	$4,049 (34.4%)	$7,721 (65.6%)	$11,769

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tindley Summit Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 979^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 967^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)	11.8	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)	11.8	13.9	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)	23.5	22.9	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)	23.5	22.9	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)	5.6	0	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)	5.6	0	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)	25	0	25%
4th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)	25	0	25%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tindley Summit Academy)	8.3	0	8.3%
4th Grade Science (Tindley Summit Academy)	8.3	0	8.3%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)	27.3	12.5	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)	27.3	12.5	14.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)	15.9	3.3	12.6%
5th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)	15.9	3.3	12.6%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tindley Summit Academy)	6.8	3.2	3.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tindley Summit Academy)	6.8	3.2	3.6%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	260	226	13.1%
African American	216	187	13.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	23	24	4.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	4
Two or More Races	16	10	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.8%	89.8%	6%

Schools Near Tindley Summit Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tindley Summit Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3698 Dubarry Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Tindley Summit Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	225	19	11.8	77.8%	1 (0.4%)	185 (82.2%)	34 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	11.1	917^th of 1010 public elementary schools	9.2%		7.3	967^th of 1016 public elementary schools	4.8%	50	19.4	21.4	8.3	21.1			17.8	22.2	7.4	0.0	15.8			12.3	0.0	$11,769	$4,049	$7,721
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	8620 Montery Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4105	448	32	14.2	52.7%	9 (2.0%)	172 (38.4%)	248 (55.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	4.7	1001^st of 1010 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.6	1006^th of 1016 public elementary schools	1.0%	5	4.6	0.0	0.0	8.7			3.6	13.6	7.5	0.0	8.7			8.1	0.0	$16,706	$2,432	$14,274
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-7	4002 N Franklin Road	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Circle City Prep Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 721-8515	338			100.0%	7 (2.1%)	283 (83.7%)	40 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.1%)	19.6	820^th of 1010 public elementary schools	18.8%		30.4	727^th of 1016 public elementary schools	28.4%	93	9.1	31.0	7.9	29.2	24.0		19.1	20.5	36.6	16.2	29.2	12.5		23.5	10.8	$13,553	$4,594	$8,959
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3920 Baker Dr	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4103	629	47	13.3	74.9%	17 (2.7%)	370 (58.8%)	229 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.1%)	7.7	955^th of 1010 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.4	938^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.7%	17	8.9	7.3	4.1	12.6			8.4	25.3	13.5	8.2	10.3			14.3	5.5	$14,244	$3,683	$10,561
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	3920 Baker Drive	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 333-6980	181	22	8.2	78.5%	3 (1.7%)	162 (89.5%)	7 (3.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	11.7	913^th of 1010 public elementary schools	9.6%		8	951^st of 1016 public elementary schools	6.4%	38	13.8	26.9	22.2	17.7	25.0	42.9	23.4	10.3	11.5	5.6	11.8	0.0	0.0	7.0	5.6	$13,216	$3,504	$9,711
PLA@Promise Prep	Public, Charter	K-3	4430 N Post Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Promise Prep	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 998-4643	97	13	7.4	85.6%	1 (1.0%)	40 (41.2%)	53 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.1%)	5.3	993^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	1.7%					(n/a)	5.9	9.1					7.1	17.7	9.1					14.3		$25,109	$12,207	$12,902
PLA at George H Fisher School 93	Public, Charter	K-6	7151 E 35th St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	PLA at George H Fisher School 93	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4293	413	35	11.8	81.1%	8 (1.9%)	270 (65.4%)	117 (28.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	22.3	788^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.0%		17.6	842^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	17.1%	54	9.6	23.3	17.2	18.2			17.4	34.6	45.0	31.0	18.5			31.9	8.6	$16,917	$4,533	$12,384
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	K-4	9601 E 21st St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-2850	546	36	15.3	76.0%	37 (6.8%)	356 (65.2%)	108 (19.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.2%)	21	803^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	20.5%		15.3	861^st of 1016 public elementary schools	15.3%	58	24.0	28.4					26.1	23.1	27.4					25.1		$11,873	$2,245	$9,628
Harrison Hill Elementary School	Public	1-6	7510 E 53rd St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-4300	714	42	17.2	90.6%	55 (7.7%)	298 (41.7%)	319 (44.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.7%)	9.3	941^st of 1010 public elementary schools	6.8%		9.5	922^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	9.3%	19	9.0	10.8	12.9	12.2			11.2	21.8	15.0	15.5	7.1			14.5	12.1	$10,756	$1,949	$8,807
Pleasant Run Elementary School	Public	K-4	1800 N Franklin Rd	Indianapolis	46219	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-3800	523	36	14.5	80.5%	41 (7.8%)	239 (45.7%)	203 (38.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.5%)	14.8	870^th of 1010 public elementary schools	13.9%		6.6	974^th of 1016 public elementary schools	4.1%	104	25.0	16.9					21.2	26.0	10.8					19.0		$13,182	$2,247	$10,935

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In the 2023-24 school year, 225 students attended Tindley Summit Academy.

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Tindley Summit Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

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Students at Tindley Summit Academy are 82% African American, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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