CENTER FOR INQUIRY SCHOOL 2

Center For Inquiry School 2 is a public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 430 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Center For Inquiry School 2 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Center for Inquiry (CFI) School 2, located in the Lockerbie Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a distinguished magnet school that operates under the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is internationally recognized for its implementation of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme. Its curriculum is built upon a philosophy of "inquiry-based learning," which encourages students to take an active role in their education by asking complex questions, conducting research, and applying their knowledge to real-world problems.

Beyond its rigorous academic standards, CFI 2 is known for fostering a tight-knit, collaborative community that emphasizes global citizenship and critical thinking. The school integrates the arts, humanities, and sciences into thematic units, ensuring that students see the connections between different subjects. With a strong focus on student agency and character development, CFI 2 aims to cultivate curious, empathetic, and lifelong learners who are prepared to engage meaningfully with both their local community and the wider world.

For more information, contact Center For Inquiry School 2 at (317) 226-4202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

725 N New Jersey St
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3322
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CENTER FOR INQUIRY SCHOOL 2 is a public school in Indianapolis, IN with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
Total Students:
430
Teachers:
29
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 430 students

White
68.6%
Black or African American
12.1%
Hispanic/Latino
9.8%
Two or more races
6.0%
Asian
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.