Avondale Meadows Academy

Summary:

Avondale Meadows Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 301 students in grades K-4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a predominantly African American student population (87.04%) and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (91.36%).

Avondale Meadows Academy faces significant challenges compared to the state and nearby schools. Academically, only 6.12% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 12.24% were proficient or better in math, far below state averages. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 31.6%, much higher than the state average and nearby charter schools like KIPP Indy Unite Elementary (40.6%) and ACE Preparatory Academy (28.8%). Avondale Meadows Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools, placing it among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,489 in 2019-2020 to $13,242 in 2021-2022, the school's academic performance has not improved. The student-teacher ratio has also fluctuated, ranging from 9.9 in 2021-2022 to 16.2 in 2020-2021. While the racial makeup of the school has shifted slightly, with a decrease in the percentage of African American students and an increase in students of two or more races, the school's overall performance remains a concern. Compared to nearby charter schools, Avondale Meadows Academy is underperforming, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of its educational strategies and support systems.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

3980 Meadows Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 803-3182

District: Avondale Meadows Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
1003^rd of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,242

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

African American:

87.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Avondale Meadows Academy ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.57. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (87%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale Meadows Academy is 13. (See more...)

Compare Avondale Meadows Academy employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale Meadows Academy is $13,242.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Avondale Meadows Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Meadows Academy 381^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Avondale Meadows Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2008	2.24	981^st	996	1.5%
2009	14.91	908^th	1003	9.5%
2010	20.58	874^th	1009	13.4%
2011	25.39	856^th	1025	16.5%
2012	37.98	746^th	1015	26.5%
2013	33.19	816^th	1035	21.2%
2014	37.08	775^th	1036	25.2%
2015	34.96	764^th	1040	26.5%
2016	49.48	619^th	1046	40.8%
2017	32.65	779^th	1033	24.6%
2018	17.38	879^th	1027	14.4%
2019	12.96	914^th	1031	11.3%
2021	6.11	976^th	1016	3.9%
2022	6.19	980^th	1020	3.9%
2023	8.26	941^st	1016	7.4%
2024	4.57	1003^rd	1010	0.7%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 7, 2019

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Enrollment information for Avondale Meadows Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	2	249	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	257
2008	0	333	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	338
2009	1	391	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	393
2010	0	411	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	7	420
2011	0	4	2	3	1	0	465	0	475
2012	3	424	2	3	1	0	41	0	474
2013	3	455	2	2	1	0	19	0	482
2014	4	460	1	2	0	0	15	0	482
2015	6	460	1	0	0	0	15	0	482
2016	10	443	0	1	0	0	15	0	469
2017	8	425	0	5	0	0	14	0	452
2018	5	438	0	10	0	0	10	0	463
2019	5	412	0	11	0	0	9	0	437
2020	4	400	0	11	0	0	10	0	425
2021	1	363	0	15	0	0	11	0	390
2022	4	302	0	11	1	0	9	0	327
2023	3	262	0	17	1	0	18	0	301

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avondale Meadows Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	257	n/a	n/a	58.6
2008	338	19.0	17.8	76.4
2009	393	19.0	20.7	78.4
2010	420	17.0	24.7	81.6
2011	475	21.0	22.6	80.8
2012	474	32.0	14.8	80.6
2013	482	30.0	16.0	81.5
2014	482	30.0	16.0	81.3
2015	482	27.0	17.8	75.1
2016	469	29.0	16.1	70.4
2017	452	24.0	18.8	65.9
2018	463	24.0	19.2	73.4
2019	437	27.0	16.1	77.1
2020	425	22.0	19.3	82.1
2021	390	24.0	16.2	84.9
2022	327	33.0	9.9	93.6
2023	301	23.0	13.0	91.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avondale Meadows Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	257	n/a	n/a	58.6
2008	338	19.0	17.8	76.4
2009	393	19.0	20.7	78.4
2010	420	17.0	24.7	81.6
2011	475	21.0	22.6	80.8
2012	474	32.0	14.8	80.6
2013	482	30.0	16.0	81.5
2014	482	30.0	16.0	81.3
2015	482	27.0	17.8	75.1
2016	469	29.0	16.1	70.4
2017	452	24.0	18.8	65.9
2018	463	24.0	19.2	73.4
2019	437	27.0	16.1	77.1
2020	425	22.0	19.3	82.1
2021	390	24.0	16.2	84.9
2022	327	33.0	9.9	93.6
2023	301	23.0	13.0	91.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avondale Meadows Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,234 (13.8%)	$7,723 (86.2%)	$8,956
2020	$2,189 (25.8%)	$6,300 (74.2%)	$8,488
2021	$2,465 (24.5%)	$7,597 (75.5%)	$10,062
2022	$5,109 (38.6%)	$8,133 (61.4%)	$13,242

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avondale Meadows Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 914^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 941^st of 1016 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Academy)	30.3	6.3	24.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Academy)	30.3	6.3	24.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Academy)	36.4	29.2	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Academy)	36.4	29.2	7.2%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Academy)	26.4	10.9	15.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Academy)	26.4	10.9	15.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Academy)	28.3	10.9	17.4%
4th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Academy)	28.3	10.9	17.4%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Avondale Meadows Academy)	15.1	6.5	8.6%
4th Grade Science (Avondale Meadows Academy)	15.1	6.5	8.6%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Academy)	23.9	8.3	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Meadows Academy)	23.9	8.3	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	41	6.5%
5th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Academy)	20.9	10.4	10.5%
5th Grade Math (Avondale Meadows Academy)	20.9	10.4	10.5%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	40.8	7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Avondale Meadows Academy)	16.4	6.3	10.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Avondale Meadows Academy)	16.4	6.3	10.1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	38.4	7.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	437	301	31.1%
African American	412	262	36.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	11	17	54.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	3	40%
Two or More Races	9	18	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.1%	91.4%	14.2%

Schools Near Avondale Meadows Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avondale Meadows Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	3980 Meadows Dr	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Avondale Meadows Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 803-3182	301	23	13.0	91.4%	3 (1.0%)	262 (87.0%)	17 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.0%)	4.6	1003^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	0.7%		8.3	941^st of 1016 public elementary schools	7.4%	62	5.0	7.9					6.1	11.7	13.2					12.2		$13,242	$5,109	$8,133
Tindley Genesis Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	4020 Meadows Pkwy	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Tindley Genesis Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	420	31	13.5	87.6%	4 (1.0%)	355 (84.5%)	39 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	8.5	949^th of 1010 public elementary schools	6.0%		7.7	958^th of 1016 public elementary schools	5.7%	9	4.6	9.1	19.5	26.7			13.9	6.2	6.8	2.4	8.9			6.2	2.4	$9,654	$3,299	$6,355
The Genius School	Public, Charter	K-6	4010 N Sherman Drive	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	The Genius School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 643-5430	74	11	6.7	95.9%	7 (9.5%)	58 (78.4%)	7 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	13.6	890^th of 1010 public elementary schools	11.9%					(n/a)	5.3	20.0	11.8	35.7			16.9	15.8	13.3	11.8	23.1			15.6	0.0
Indy Steam Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	4020 N Sherman Drive	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Indy Steam Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 556-2307	163	18	9.0	74.8%	5 (3.1%)	121 (74.2%)	23 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (8.0%)	16.6	853^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	15.5%		6.4	977^th of 1016 public elementary schools	3.8%	124	28.6	27.8	0.0	18.2			19.1	42.9	11.1	6.3	4.8			15.5	0.0	$17,486	$8,472	$9,014
Rousseau McClellan School 91	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	5111 Evanston Ave	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4291	542	37	14.8	39.7%	288 (53.1%)	108 (19.9%)	89 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (10.5%)	45	579^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.7%		44.6	591^st of 1016 public elementary schools	41.8%	12	35.6	37.7	35.9	50.0	41.5	58.5	42.1	39.0	32.1	22.6	50.0	39.0	39.0	36.1	30.2	$16,533	$1,729	$14,804
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	1740 E 30th St	Indianapolis	46218	Marion County	KIPP Indy Unite Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 547-5477	695	54	12.8	93.7%	8 (1.2%)	559 (80.4%)	95 (13.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.3%)	10.3	930^th of 1010 public elementary schools	7.9%		8.4	939^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.6%	9	12.2	9.7	11.2				11.0	17.8	24.0	21.5				21.1	4.7	$14,973	$4,447	$10,525
ACE Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5326 Hillside Avenue	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	ACE Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 744-9847	149	15	9.9	81.9%	15 (10.1%)	104 (69.8%)	16 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.4%)	25.1	768^th of 1010 public elementary schools	24.0%		21.2	810^th of 1016 public elementary schools	20.3%	42	12.5	25.0	31.6				23.6	12.5	30.0	36.8				27.3	21.1	$12,329	$5,133	$7,196
IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55	Public	PK, KG-8	1349 E 54th St	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4255	444	29	15.3	46.6%	206 (46.4%)	134 (30.2%)	61 (13.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.6%)	34.2	683^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	32.4%		27.3	754^th of 1016 public elementary schools	25.8%	71	34.0	46.0	29.8	4.7	7.1	5.3	22.5	44.7	40.0	23.4	7.0	0.0	0.0	20.6	27.7	$14,535	$1,744	$12,791
James Russell Lowell School 51	Public	PK, KG-6	3426 Roosevelt Ave	Indianapolis	46218	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4251	294	23	12.6	82.0%	10 (3.4%)	152 (51.7%)	119 (40.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.4%)	3.9	1009^th of 1010 public elementary schools	0.1%		4.8	1000^th of 1016 public elementary schools	1.6%	9	5.2	1.5	3.1	7.6	15.6	21.4	6.3	5.2	7.7	4.7	0.0	3.1	0.0	4.2	3.1	$19,620	$2,736	$16,884
Center for Inquiry School 70	Public	K-8	510 East 46th Street	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4270	471	33	14.2	25.1%	311 (66.0%)	74 (15.7%)	44 (9.3%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.6%)	70.3	296^th of 1010 public elementary schools	70.7%		80.5	178^th of 1016 public elementary schools	82.5%	118	51.9	50.9	44.0	62.8	47.2	62.2	52.7	51.9	56.6	48.0	39.5	37.7	35.6	45.3	40.0	$14,293	$1,671	$12,622

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Students at Avondale Meadows Academy are 87% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Avondale Meadows Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Avondale Meadows Academy.

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Avondale Meadows Academy ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

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