KINDEZI ACADEMY

Kindezi Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 221 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. 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 10 teachers, Kindezi Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Kindezi Academy, located on North Keystone Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a focus on small class sizes and a deeply relational approach to education. The school's name is derived from a Bantu word meaning "the education of a child," a philosophy that emphasizes the development of the whole student by fostering strong bonds between educators, students, and their families. By prioritizing low student-to-teacher ratios, Kindezi aims to provide a personalized learning environment where instructors can tailor their teaching methods to meet the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of each child.

The school operates with a mission to close the achievement gap by combining rigorous academic standards with a supportive culture that mirrors a close-knit community. Beyond core curriculum subjects, Kindezi Academy emphasizes character development and cultural competence, aiming to prepare students not just for academic success, but to become responsible and engaged citizens. By integrating a "family-style" classroom model, the school seeks to create a stable, nurturing environment that encourages students to take risks, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential within the Indianapolis community.

For more information, contact Kindezi Academy at (317) 383-0607 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.