Center for Inquiry School 70

510 East 46th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205

471 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Center for Inquiry (CFI) School 70 is a highly regarded public magnet school located in the Meridian-Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis. Operating under the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school is internationally recognized as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Its curriculum is built upon the "CFI approach," which emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the integration of academic disciplines to foster a deep, conceptual understanding of the world.

Beyond its rigorous academic standards, CFI 70 is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "whole child." The school focuses on developing students as globally-minded citizens who are encouraged to take action, reflect on their learning, and engage with their local environment. By blending IB pedagogy with a hands-on, student-centered philosophy, CFI 70 provides a unique educational experience that prepares students for success in a diverse and interconnected society.

471

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Center for Inquiry School 70
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	44
Black	74
Asian	9
Two or More	31
American Indian	2

White
311 (66.0 %)
Black
74 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.3 %)
Two or More
31 (6.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indianapolis Public Schools
Phone:	(317)226-4270
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 52

Grade 8 48