ACE Preparatory Academy

Summary:

ACE Preparatory Academy is a public charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving 149 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population (69.8%), with smaller percentages of White (10.07%), Hispanic (10.74%), and students of two or more races (9.4%).

While ACE Preparatory Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school is struggling in several key areas compared to nearby schools. It has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.8% to 50.5% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of schools like Avondale Meadows Academy (31.6%) and The Genius School (39.1%). Additionally, the school's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are consistently lower than the state averages across all grades and subjects, with only 23.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 27.27% in math.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at ACE Preparatory Academy, ranging from 68.32% to 81.88%, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population. This may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can have a significant impact on student achievement. By addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and low academic performance, ACE Preparatory Academy may be able to better support its students and improve their educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 5326 Hillside Avenue
       Indianapolis, IN  46220


(317) 744-9847

District: ACE Preparatory Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
768th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,329 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

African American:
69.8%
Hispanic:
10.7%
White:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details ACE Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 76% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.14. (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 (69.8%), Hispanic (10.7%), White (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ACE Preparatory Academy is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare ACE Preparatory Academy employs 15 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at ACE Preparatory Academy is $12,329.
Schooldigger Rankings:

ACE Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks ACE Preparatory Academy 294th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for ACE Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.96 897th 1016 11.7%
2022 19.96 825th 1020 19.1%
2023 21.24 810th 1016 20.3%
2024 25.14 768th 1010 24.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for ACE Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 6 23 0 4 0 0 3 0 36
2018 7 58 0 6 0 1 8 0 80
2019 9 59 0 6 0 0 15 0 89
2020 11 124 0 8 0 1 20 0 164
2021 14 119 0 10 0 0 18 0 161
2022 20 90 0 12 0 0 18 0 140
2023 15 104 0 16 0 0 14 0 149

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 ACE Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 36 3.0 12.0 80.6
2018 80 4.0 19.7 78.8
2019 89 6.0 14.8 78.7
2020 164 11.0 14.8 75
2021 161 10.0 16.1 68.3
2022 140 15.0 9.3 75
2023 149 15.0 9.9 81.9

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 ACE Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 36 3.0 12.0 80.6
2018 80 4.0 19.7 78.8
2019 89 6.0 14.8 78.7
2020 164 11.0 14.8 75
2021 161 10.0 16.1 68.3
2022 140 15.0 9.3 75
2023 149 15.0 9.9 81.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for ACE Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,123 (11.5%) $8,627 (88.5%) $9,751
2020 $495 (7.2%) $6,393 (92.8%) $6,888
2021 $757 (9.7%) $7,050 (90.3%) $7,807
2022 $5,133 (41.6%) $7,196 (58.4%) $12,329

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

Impact of COVID-19 on ACE Preparatory 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students89149
 67.4%
African American59104
 76.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic616
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White915
 66.7%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.7%81.9%
 3.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about ACE Preparatory Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 149 students attended ACE Preparatory Academy.

Students at ACE Preparatory Academy are 70% African American, 11% Hispanic, 10% White, 9% Two or more races.

ACE Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Indiana elementary schools.


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