Vision Academy

Vision Academy is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a total enrollment of 428 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population (78.97%) and serves a predominantly low-income community, with 92.76% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Vision Academy is underperforming, with only 18.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 9.92% proficient or better in Math, well below the state averages. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.1%, which is a major concern as it is closely linked to lower academic achievement. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,530, these academic and attendance challenges suggest that Vision Academy may be facing resource and equity issues that need to be addressed.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Vision Academy, with significant academic underperformance, high poverty and racial concentration, chronic absenteeism issues, and potential resource challenges. These findings suggest that the school may need to implement comprehensive interventions and support systems to address the needs of its students and improve educational outcomes.