KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

Summary:

KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 695 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, with a predominantly African American student population.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio, KIPP Indy Unite Elementary struggles academically, with proficiency rates on standardized tests well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.04% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 38.6% to 41.8%. The school's math proficiency rates are also low, with only 21.07% of students proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 40.8% to 52.4%. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.4% to 47.3% over the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Tindley Genesis Academy (47.2%) and Avondale Meadows Academy (31.6%).

While KIPP Indy Unite Elementary has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $8,904 in 2018-2019 to $14,973 in 2021-2022, this higher spending has not translated into improved academic outcomes. In fact, the school's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools like Paramount Brookside and IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60, which have higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. This suggests that KIPP Indy Unite Elementary may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies, support systems, and resource allocation to better address the needs of its high-poverty student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1740 E 30th St
       Indianapolis, IN  46218


(317) 547-5477

District: KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
930th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,973 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  695

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.4%
Hispanic:
13.7%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details KIPP Indy Unite Elementary ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80.4%), Hispanic (13.7%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare KIPP Indy Unite Elementary employs 54 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KIPP Indy Unite Elementary is $14,973.
Schooldigger Rankings:

KIPP Indy Unite Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

KIPP Indy Unite Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks KIPP Indy Unite Elementary 351st of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.42 1007th 1031 2.3%
2021 5.30 991st 1016 2.5%
2022 6.17 981st 1020 3.8%
2023 8.38 939th 1016 7.6%
2024 10.27 930th 1010 7.9%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 90 0 5 1 0 5 0 103
2016 0 196 0 2 1 0 2 0 201
2017 6 281 0 6 0 1 11 0 305
2018 9 361 1 7 0 0 20 0 398
2019 9 454 1 20 0 0 25 0 509
2020 13 555 1 37 0 0 21 0 627
2021 9 556 1 44 0 0 25 0 635
2022 2 545 1 52 0 0 27 0 627
2023 8 559 3 95 0 0 30 0 695

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 KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 103 9.0 11.4 13.6
2016 201 8.0 25.1 92
2017 305 12.0 25.4 94.4
2018 398 22.0 18.0 93.5
2019 509 35.0 14.5 97.2
2020 627 47.3 13.2 95.9
2021 635 48.4 13.0 95.9
2022 627 42.0 14.9 95.1
2023 695 54.0 12.8 93.7

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 KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 103 9.0 11.4 13.6
2016 201 8.0 25.1 92
2017 305 12.0 25.4 94.4
2018 398 22.0 18.0 93.5
2019 509 35.0 14.5 97.2
2020 627 47.3 13.2 95.9
2021 635 48.4 13.0 95.9
2022 627 42.0 14.9 95.1
2023 695 54.0 12.8 93.7

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 KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (13.9%) $7,664 (86.1%) $8,904
2020 $2,100 (23.1%) $6,982 (76.9%) $9,082
2021 $2,184 (21.4%) $8,038 (78.6%) $10,222
2022 $4,447 (29.7%) $10,525 (70.3%) $14,973

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on KIPP Indy Unite Elementary

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 1007th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 939th of 1016 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Indy Unite Elementary)5.911.1
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (KIPP Indy Unite Elementary)18.827.4
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KIPP Indy Unite Elementary)179.1
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (KIPP Indy Unite Elementary)13.619.1
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (KIPP Indy Unite Elementary)9.14.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students509695
 36.5%
African American454559
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2095
 375%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.2%93.7%
 3.6%


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KIPP Indy Unite Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 695 students attended KIPP Indy Unite Elementary.

Students at KIPP Indy Unite Elementary are 80% African American, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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