Tindley Genesis Academy

Summary:

Tindley Genesis Academy is a public charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 420 students in grades K-6, with a predominantly African American student body. However, the school has faced significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates, and a ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Indiana elementary schools.

Tindley Genesis Academy's academic performance, as measured by ILEARN test scores, is well below state averages, with only 13.85% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 6.15% proficient or better in Math in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 47.2% to 62.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like KIPP Indy Unite Elementary, IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55, and Center for Inquiry School 70, which serve similar student populations but have higher academic achievement and lower absenteeism rates.

Tindley Genesis Academy's spending per student has ranged from $6,930 to $9,654 in recent years, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools, such as James Russell Lowell School 51 ($19,620 per student) and KIPP Indy Unite Elementary ($14,973 per student). The school's high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 19.3 in recent years, may also contribute to its academic challenges. These factors, combined with the high rates of economic disadvantage among the student population, suggest that Tindley Genesis Academy is facing significant obstacles in providing a high-quality education to its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

4020 Meadows Pkwy
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 545-1745

District: Tindley Genesis Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
949^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,654

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.5%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tindley Genesis Academy ranks worse than 94% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.55. (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 (84.5%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tindley Genesis Academy is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Tindley Genesis Academy employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tindley Genesis Academy is $9,654.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tindley Genesis Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Tindley Genesis Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tindley Genesis Academy 361^st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tindley Genesis Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2018	41.46	686^th	1027	33.2%
2019	45.29	617^th	1031	40.2%
2021	20.60	806^th	1016	20.7%
2022	17.58	844^th	1020	17.3%
2023	7.71	958^th	1016	5.7%
2024	8.55	949^th	1010	6.0%

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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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Enrollment information for Tindley Genesis Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	1	135	7	0	4	147
2017	3	187	12	0	14	216
2018	1	235	6	0	12	254
2019	1	191	6	0	13	211
2020	5	401	32	0	35	473
2021	3	360	55	1	27	446
2022	2	346	49	2	20	419
2023	4	355	39	3	19	420

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 Tindley Genesis Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	147	9.0	16.3	89.1
2017	216	13.0	16.6	81.5
2018	254	19.0	13.3	77.6
2019	211	13.0	16.2	82.5
2020	473	23.0	20.5	88.6
2021	446	23.0	19.3	84.5
2022	419	32.0	13.0	80
2023	420	31.0	13.5	87.6

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 Tindley Genesis Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	147	9.0	16.3	89.1
2017	216	13.0	16.6	81.5
2018	254	19.0	13.3	77.6
2019	211	13.0	16.2	82.5
2020	473	23.0	20.5	88.6
2021	446	23.0	19.3	84.5
2022	419	32.0	13.0	80
2023	420	31.0	13.5	87.6

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 Tindley Genesis Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,385 (18.4%)	$6,157 (81.6%)	$7,542
2020	$1,214 (17.5%)	$5,717 (82.5%)	$6,930
2021	$1,992 (28.7%)	$4,959 (71.3%)	$6,951
2022	$3,299 (34.2%)	$6,355 (65.8%)	$9,654

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tindley Genesis 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 617^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 958^th of 1016 Elementary schools	34.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Genesis Academy)	54.5	11.9	42.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Genesis Academy)	54.5	11.9	42.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tindley Genesis Academy)	81.8	7.4	74.5%
3rd Grade Math (Tindley Genesis Academy)	81.8	7.4	74.5%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Genesis Academy)	47.1	9.6	37.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Genesis Academy)	47.1	9.6	37.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Tindley Genesis Academy)	58.8	0	58.8%
4th Grade Math (Tindley Genesis Academy)	58.8	0	58.8%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tindley Genesis Academy)	23.5	3.9	19.7%
4th Grade Science (Tindley Genesis Academy)	23.5	3.9	19.7%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Genesis Academy)	39.1	18.5	20.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Genesis Academy)	39.1	18.5	20.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	47.5	40.2	7.3%
5th Grade Math (Tindley Genesis Academy)	30.4	3.7	26.7%
5th Grade Math (Tindley Genesis Academy)	30.4	3.7	26.7%
5th Grade Math (Indiana)	47.8	41.1	6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tindley Genesis Academy)	17.4	3.7	13.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tindley Genesis Academy)	17.4	3.7	13.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)	46	39.1	6.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	211	420	99.1%
African American	191	355	85.9%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	39	550%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	13	19	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.5%	87.6%	5.2%

Schools Near Tindley Genesis 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Louis B Russell Junior School 48	Public, Charter	K-6	3445 N Central	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4248	300	18	16.6	84.0%	12 (4.0%)	240 (80.0%)	27 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.7%)	12.2	906^th of 1010 public elementary schools	10.3%		10.5	908^th of 1016 public elementary schools	10.6%	2	2.4	13.9	13.9	26.7			13.3	22.0	22.2	13.9	20.0			19.6	0.0	$16,273	$6,017	$10,257

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Tindley Genesis Academy ranks in the bottom 6.0% of Indiana elementary schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Tindley Genesis Academy.

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Students at Tindley Genesis Academy are 85% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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