Christel House Academy West

Summary:

Christel House Academy West is a public charter elementary school serving 472 students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population. Despite the school's consistent ranking in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools and poor performance metrics, the surrounding schools in the area face similar challenges, indicating broader systemic issues in the local education system.

Christel House Academy West has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28% to 38.5% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is also substantially lower than the state and nearby school averages, with only 11.18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 10.25% in math, compared to the state averages of around 40-50%. Additionally, Christel House Academy West has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82.58% to 94.73% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

While Christel House Academy West faces significant challenges, the nearby schools, such as Ernie Pyle School 90, Garden City Elementary School, and Daniel Webster School 46, also perform poorly compared to state averages, indicating broader systemic issues in the Indianapolis Public Schools and MSD Wayne Township districts. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive, collaborative effort involving the school, district, and community stakeholders to target attendance, family engagement, instructional quality, and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

55 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 783-4901

District: Christel House Academy West

SchoolDigger Rank:
951^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,928

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 491

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.7%

African American:

31.6%

White:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Christel House Academy West ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.94. (See more...)

Compare Details Christel House Academy West ranks worse than 92.6% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.58. (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: Hispanic (59.7%), African American (31.6%), White (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christel House Academy West is 14. (See more...)

Compare Christel House Academy West employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christel House Academy West is $11,928.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Christel House Academy West was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Christel House Academy West 449^th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Christel House Academy West in the ranking list.)

Christel House Academy West:

SchoolDigger ranks Christel House Academy West 358^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Christel House Academy West

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2017	30.28	795^th	1033	23.0%
2018	17.14	882^nd	1027	14.1%
2019	10.02	939^th	1031	8.9%
2021	11.30	893^rd	1016	12.1%
2022	10.23	918^th	1020	10.0%
2023	9.92	914^th	1016	10.0%
2024	7.94	951^st	1010	5.8%

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

Rank History for Christel House Academy West

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	15.53	406^th	483	15.9%
2022	12.72	429^th	490	12.4%
2023	12.14	435^th	489	11.0%
2024	9.58	449^th	485	7.4%

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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 Christel House Academy West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	23	57	0	37	0	9	126
2016	29	71	0	86	0	11	197
2017	27	105	1	119	0	13	265
2018	33	135	1	138	1	14	322
2019	41	160	1	159	1	15	377
2020	38	171	1	210	0	16	436
2021	34	192	2	243	0	17	488
2022	36	154	1	263	0	20	474
2023	25	156	1	270	0	20	472
2024	23	155	1	293	2	17	491

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 Christel House Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	126	8.0	15.7	97.6
2016	197	10.0	19.7	98
2017	265	14.0	18.8	95.5
2018	322	16.0	20.1	97.5
2019	377	19.0	19.8	94.7
2020	436	22.0	19.8	92.7
2021	488	22.0	22.1	82.6
2022	474	33.0	14.3	94.7
2023	472	31.0	15.2	93.6
2024	491	35.0	14.0	66.8

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 Christel House Academy West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	126	8.0	15.7	97.6
2016	197	10.0	19.7	98
2017	265	14.0	18.8	95.5
2018	322	16.0	20.1	97.5
2019	377	19.0	19.8	94.7
2020	436	22.0	19.8	92.7
2021	488	22.0	22.1	82.6
2022	474	33.0	14.3	94.7
2023	472	31.0	15.2	93.6
2024	491	35.0	14.0	66.8

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 Christel House Academy West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,675 (18.3%)	$7,458 (81.7%)	$9,133
2020	$2,732 (25.3%)	$8,081 (74.7%)	$10,813
2021	$2,051 (18.5%)	$9,028 (81.5%)	$11,079
2022	$4,808 (40.3%)	$7,120 (59.7%)	$11,928

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christel House Academy West

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 939^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 914^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	15.7	9.6	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	15.7	9.6	6.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	33.3	19.2	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	33.3	19.2	14.1%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	16.3	12.2	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	16.3	12.2	4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	32.7	14.3	18.4%
4th Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	32.7	14.3	18.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Christel House Academy West)	14.3	6.1	8.2%
4th Grade Science (Christel House Academy West)	14.3	6.1	8.2%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	13.2	15.4	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	13.2	15.4	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	5.7	21.2	15.5%
5th Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	5.7	21.2	15.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Christel House Academy West)	7.5	9.6	2.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Christel House Academy West)	7.5	9.6	2.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	40.5	9.8	30.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Christel House Academy West)	40.5	9.8	30.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
6th Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	21.6	9.8	11.8%
6th Grade Math (Christel House Academy West)	21.6	9.8	11.8%
6th Grade Math (Indiana)	46.4	38.3	8.1%
6th Grade Science (Christel House Academy West)	18.9	9.8	9.1%
6th Grade Science (Christel House Academy West)	18.9	9.8	9.1%
6th Grade Science (Indiana)	48.6	38.2	10.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	377	472	25.2%
African American	160	156	2.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	159	270	69.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	41	25	39%
Two or More Races	15	20	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	94.7%	93.6%	1.1%

Schools Near Christel House Academy West

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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
Christel House Academy West	Public, Charter	K-8	55 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Christel House Academy West	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 783-4901	491	35	14.0	66.8%	23 (4.7%)	155 (31.6%)	293 (59.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.5%)	7.9	951^st of 1010 public elementary schools	5.8%		9.9	914^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.0%	37	5.5	13.7	7.3	13.2	9.3	18.5	11.2	18.2	15.7	12.7	7.6	3.7	3.7	10.3	7.3	$11,928	$4,808	$7,120
Allegiant Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1141 N. Sheffield Ave.	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Allegiant Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 489-6877	154	10	15.4	90.3%	1 (0.6%)	138 (89.6%)	9 (5.8%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	21.7	793^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	21.5%		10	913^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.1%	120	29.6	18.2	18.8				23.1	37.0	18.2	12.5				24.6	25.0	$10,259	$2,379	$7,879
The PATH School	Public, Charter	K-8	653 Somerset Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	The PATH School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4267	612	31	19.7	95.6%	55 (9.0%)	173 (28.3%)	349 (57.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	9.3	938^th of 1010 public elementary schools	7.1%		5.8	989^th of 1016 public elementary schools	2.7%	51	24.0	14.3	10.7	7.6	18.5	15.8	14.9	20.8	11.1	9.3	2.5	9.3	3.5	9.7	8.1	$13,027	$4,871	$8,155
William Penn School 49	Public	PK, KG-8	1720 W Wilkins St	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4249	452	32	14.2	64.2%	112 (24.8%)	75 (16.6%)	231 (51.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.4%)	17.1	844^th of 1010 public elementary schools	16.4%		12	896^th of 1016 public elementary schools	11.8%	52	21.8	11.9	4.9	28.3	14.7	11.5	16.4	29.1	26.2	7.3	21.7	2.9	4.9	16.0	0.0	$16,337	$2,047	$14,290
Matchbook Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	1163 Belmont Avenue	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Matchbook Learning	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4263	642	41	15.6	96.7%	20 (3.1%)	230 (35.8%)	370 (57.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	4.6	1002^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	0.8%		8.4	937^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.8%	65	4.1	5.1	5.1	11.1	17.2	17.4	10.0	2.7	7.7	3.9	4.2	12.5	4.7	5.8	3.9	$13,016	$2,471	$10,545
Ernie Pyle School 90	Public	PK, KG-6	3351 W 18th St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4290	296	20	14.8	60.8%	32 (10.8%)	95 (32.1%)	161 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	16.8	851^st of 1010 public elementary schools	15.7%		16	858^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.6%	7	17.1	8.3	13.9	25.0			15.0	29.3	30.6	25.0	25.0			27.8	2.8	$15,351	$2,172	$13,180
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4901 Rockville Rd	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-8300	782	48	16.4	84.1%	102 (13.0%)	255 (32.6%)	396 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.5%)	7.9	952^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.3	940^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.5%	12	13.2	14.1	6.8	6.9			10.3	17.0	17.2	2.3	6.0			10.7	13.6	$11,996	$1,454	$10,542
Daniel Webster School 46	Public	PK, KG-8	1450 S Reisner	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4246	435	29	15.0	68.0%	138 (31.7%)	84 (19.3%)	174 (40.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (8.0%)	9.7	935^th of 1010 public elementary schools	7.4%		6.8	971^st of 1016 public elementary schools	4.4%	36	6.5	13.2	11.6	20.0	10.6	9.3	11.7	8.7	18.9	16.3	10.0	6.4	3.7	10.6	9.3	$16,608	$2,377	$14,232
Rhoades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 S Auburn St	Indianapolis	46241	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-6700	607	43	14.2	88.1%	144 (23.7%)	200 (32.9%)	230 (37.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	13.4	895^th of 1010 public elementary schools	11.4%		11.6	901^st of 1016 public elementary schools	11.3%	6	14.5	12.4	21.5	9.8			14.2	14.5	16.1	23.9	8.5			15.3	25.8	$12,972	$1,862	$11,110
Vision Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1751 E Riverside Dr	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Vision Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 632-2006	396	31	12.7	93.7%	10 (2.5%)	318 (80.3%)	46 (11.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.3%)	13.7	889^th of 1010 public elementary schools	12.0%		8.9	932^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	8.3%	43	12.2	13.8	29.0	21.3	16.7	21.2	18.8	8.2	16.7	22.6	8.3	4.8	5.8	9.9	12.9	$12,530	$4,788	$7,742

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Christel House Academy West ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Indiana elementary schools.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 491 students attended Christel House Academy West.

What is the racial makeup of Christel House Academy West?

Students at Christel House Academy West are 60% Hispanic, 32% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

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