Tindley Summit Academy

Summary:

Tindley Summit Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 226 students in grades K-6 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school has a predominantly African American student population (82.74%) and a high percentage of students (89.82%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student body.

Academically, Tindley Summit Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools, with proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments that are significantly lower than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 17.76% of students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.6% for 3rd grade, 41.8% for 4th grade, and 40.3% for 5th grade. In mathematics, the proficiency rates are even lower, with only 12.26% of students proficient across all grades, compared to the state averages of 52.4% for 3rd grade, 48% for 4th grade, and 40.8% for 5th grade. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 47.4% to 64.9% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Lakeside Elementary, Harrison Hill Elementary, and Andrew J. Brown Academy, generally perform better academically than Tindley Summit Academy, with higher proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. However, these nearby schools also serve student populations with higher percentages of socioeconomically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free and reduced-price lunch rates, which range from 70.46% to 95.02%. Despite the increase in spending per student at Tindley Summit Academy, from $6,419 in 2018-2019 to $11,769 in 2021-2022, the school's academic outcomes have not improved, suggesting that addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as attendance and resource allocation, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 3698 Dubarry Rd
       Indianapolis, IN  46226


(317) 545-1745

District: Tindley Summit Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
917th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,769 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

African American:
82.7%
Hispanic:
10.6%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.8% Help


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Compare Details Tindley Summit Academy ranks worse than 90.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.1. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (82.7%), Hispanic (10.6%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tindley Summit Academy is 15. (See more...)
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Compare Tindley Summit Academy employs 15 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tindley Summit Academy is $11,769.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tindley Summit Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Tindley Summit Academy 350th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tindley Summit Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 19.83 895th 1046 14.4%
2017 6.49 976th 1033 5.5%
2018 7.51 959th 1027 6.6%
2019 6.22 979th 1031 5.0%
2021 14.02 868th 1016 14.6%
2022 8.91 931st 1020 8.7%
2023 7.28 967th 1016 4.8%
2024 11.10 917th 1010 9.2%
See the entire list of Indiana Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Enrollment information for Tindley Summit Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 2 155 0 2 0 0 5 0 164
2016 4 262 1 14 0 0 11 0 292
2017 8 274 1 10 0 0 11 0 304
2018 5 237 1 21 0 0 15 0 279
2019 4 216 1 23 0 0 16 0 260
2020 6 246 1 34 0 0 16 0 303
2021 6 219 1 31 0 0 10 0 267
2022 5 216 2 27 1 0 9 0 260
2023 4 187 1 24 0 0 10 0 226

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 Summit Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 164 10.0 16.4 98.2
2016 292 16.0 18.2 78.1
2017 304 17.0 17.8 77.6
2018 279 17.0 16.4 73.1
2019 260 14.0 18.5 83.8
2020 303 14.0 21.6 91.1
2021 267 15.0 17.8 86.1
2022 260 13.0 20.0 80.8
2023 226 15.0 15.0 89.8

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 Summit Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 164 10.0 16.4 98.2
2016 292 16.0 18.2 78.1
2017 304 17.0 17.8 77.6
2018 279 17.0 16.4 73.1
2019 260 14.0 18.5 83.8
2020 303 14.0 21.6 91.1
2021 267 15.0 17.8 86.1
2022 260 13.0 20.0 80.8
2023 226 15.0 15.0 89.8

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 Summit Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,241 (19.3%) $5,178 (80.7%) $6,419
2020 $1,253 (16.6%) $6,304 (83.4%) $7,557
2021 $2,483 (29.7%) $5,866 (70.3%) $8,349
2022 $4,049 (34.4%) $7,721 (65.6%) $11,769

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tindley Summit 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 979th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 967th of 1016 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)11.813.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)11.813.9
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)23.522.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)23.522.9
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)5.60
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)5.60
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)250
 25%
   4th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)250
 25%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Tindley Summit Academy)8.30
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Tindley Summit Academy)8.30
 8.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)27.312.5
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tindley Summit Academy)27.312.5
 14.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)15.93.3
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Tindley Summit Academy)15.93.3
 12.6%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Tindley Summit Academy)6.83.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Tindley Summit Academy)6.83.2
 3.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260226
 13.1%
African American216187
 13.4%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic2324
 4.3%
Pacific Islander00
White44
Two or More Races1610
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%89.8%
 6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Tindley Summit Academy.

Students at Tindley Summit Academy are 83% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

Tindley Summit Academy ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Indiana elementary schools.


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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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