TINDLEY RENAISSANCE ACADEMY

Tindley Renaissance Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 510 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 30 teachers, Tindley Renaissance Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Tindley Renaissance Academy, located on Sherman Drive in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that operates as part of the well-regarded Tindley Accelerated Schools network. The academy is known for its college-preparatory focus, which aims to bridge the achievement gap for students in urban communities. By prioritizing a rigorous academic curriculum and a structured, disciplined environment, the school seeks to ensure that every student is not only prepared for high school but is also firmly on the path toward success in post-secondary education.

The educational model at Tindley Renaissance is characterized by a "no excuses" philosophy, which emphasizes high expectations, small class sizes, and strong relationships between teachers and students. The school places a heavy emphasis on core subjects like math and literacy, while also integrating character development to foster leadership and integrity. By creating a culture that promotes academic excellence and personal growth, Tindley Renaissance Academy aims to empower its students to become transformative leaders within their local community and beyond.

For more information, contact Tindley Renaissance Academy at (317) 545-1745 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4020 Sherman Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46226
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TINDLEY RENAISSANCE ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Indianapolis, IN with about 510 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Indianapolis Charter School Board
Total Students:
510
Teachers:
30.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 510 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TINDLEY RENAISSANCE ACADEMY is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
93.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
White
1.0%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.