PLA@Promise Prep

Summary:

PLA@Promise Prep is an elementary public charter school located in Indianapolis, IN serving grades KG-3 with 69 students, with a predominantly Hispanic student population.

PLA@Promise Prep is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. The school has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.8%, which is significantly higher than the state average and is likely contributing to the school's low academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.14% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, and 14.29% were proficient or better in ILEARN/Math, which are well below the state averages. Despite the higher per-student spending of $25,109 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.6, PLA@Promise Prep is significantly underperforming compared to nearby schools like Harrison Hill Elementary, PLA at George H Fisher School 93, and Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc.

The demographic makeup of PLA@Promise Prep, with a predominantly Hispanic and African American student population, highlights the need for the school to implement culturally responsive teaching practices and provide additional support to address the unique needs of its student body. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and improving academic performance should be top priorities for the school. Overall, the data indicates that significant improvements are needed at PLA@Promise Prep to better serve the community.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-3

4430 N Post Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46226

(317) 998-4643

District: Promise Prep

SchoolDigger Rank:
993^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,109

Student/teacher ratio: 7.4

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.6%

African American:

41.2%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.6%

See top rated Indiana elementary schools

Compare PLA@Promise Prep to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details PLA@Promise Prep ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.34. (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 (54.6%), African American (41.2%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PLA@Promise Prep is 7.4. (See more...)

Compare PLA@Promise Prep employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at PLA@Promise Prep is $25,109.

Schooldigger Rankings:

PLA@Promise Prep was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Promise Prep:

SchoolDigger ranks Promise Prep 379^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for PLA@Promise Prep?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for PLA@Promise Prep

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	5.34	993^rd	1010	1.7%

See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for PLA@Promise Prep.

If you have first-hand knowledge about PLA@Promise Prep, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for PLA@Promise Prep

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	17	36	1	54
2023	0	24	44	1	69
2024	1	40	53	3	97

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 PLA@Promise Prep

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	54	3.0	18.0	94.4
2023	69	8.0	8.6	58
2024	97	13.0	7.4	85.6

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 PLA@Promise Prep

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	54	3.0	18.0	94.4
2023	69	8.0	8.6	58
2024	97	13.0	7.4	85.6

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 PLA@Promise Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$12,207 (48.6%)	$12,902 (51.4%)	$25,109

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near PLA@Promise Prep

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-6	10833 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 964-4400	679	42	16.1	87.3%	59 (8.7%)	238 (35.1%)	347 (51.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.9%)	17.2	841^st of 1010 public elementary schools	16.7%		16.3	854^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.9%	13	11.1	15.4	19.7	34.4			20.1	19.1	18.8	9.8	22.1			17.5	16.4	$11,050	$1,828	$9,222
Brook Park Elementary School	Public	1-6	5259 N David St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 964-4100	631	37	17.0	90.8%	28 (4.4%)	447 (70.8%)	112 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.7%)	6.4	980^th of 1010 public elementary schools	3.0%		5	997^th of 1016 public elementary schools	1.9%	17	5.1	5.4	12.1	8.1			7.5	11.1	4.3	13.3	9.1			9.4	7.2	$11,186	$2,514	$8,672

Frequently Asked Questions about PLA@Promise Prep

Is PLA@Promise Prep a good school?

PLA@Promise Prep ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

What district is PLA@Promise Prep in?

Promise Prep

How many students attend PLA@Promise Prep?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended PLA@Promise Prep.

What is the racial makeup of PLA@Promise Prep?

Students at PLA@Promise Prep are 55% Hispanic, 41% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

Rate PLA@Promise Prep!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

INIndiana Elementary School Rankings

INIndiana District Rankings

Schools in Indianapolis, IN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for PLA@Promise Prep!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.