SE NEIGHBORHOOD SCH OF EXCELLENCE

SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 591 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 52 teachers, SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Southeast Neighborhood School of Excellence (SENSE), located at 1601 S. Barth Ave in Indianapolis, is a public charter school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. Situated in the historic Fountain Square neighborhood, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community, emphasizing a collaborative approach to education that involves families and local partners. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and character development, utilizing a personalized learning model that aims to meet students at their individual skill levels to ensure both foundational mastery and long-term success.

Beyond its core curriculum, SENSE focuses on creating a supportive, inclusive culture that fosters a sense of belonging for its diverse student population. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and community-based programs that encourage students to explore their interests and engage with the world outside the classroom. By blending rigorous academic standards with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning, SENSE strives to prepare its students not only for high school transition but also for active and responsible citizenship within their neighborhood and beyond.

For more information, contact SE Neighborhood Sch of Excellence at (317) 423-0204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.