CIRCLE CITY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL
Circle City Prep Charter School is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Circle City Prep Charter School school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 83 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. With about 4 teachers, Circle City Prep Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.
Circle City Prep Charter School, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school committed to closing the achievement gap for students in the local community. The school operates on the philosophy that every child, regardless of their background or zip code, can achieve academic excellence if provided with high-quality instruction and a rigorous, supportive environment. By focusing on a structured academic model, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school but ultimately for graduation from four-year colleges and universities.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Circle City Prep emphasizes a strong school culture rooted in core values and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community where teachers, families, and students collaborate to create a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Through small class sizes, extended school days, and a personalized approach to instruction, the institution strives to ensure that each student receives the individual attention necessary to master foundational skills and develop a lifelong love of learning.
For more information, contact Circle City Prep Charter School at (317) 721-8515 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 721-8515
CIRCLE CITY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Indianapolis, IN with about 83 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Indianapolis Charter School Board - District:
- Circle City Prep Charter School
- Total Students:
- 83
- Teachers:
- 4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 83 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CIRCLE CITY PREP CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- White
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.4%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
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.