Paramount Cottage Home

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Paramount Cottage Home ranks 288 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paramount Cottage Home is a public charter elementary school serving 265 students in grades K-4 in Indianapolis, Indiana, part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 74 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paramount Cottage Home stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (61.51%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 12.2% to 51.68% African American students. The school also consistently outperforms the state and nearby schools in both English Language Arts and Math, with 49.12% of all Paramount Cottage Home students proficient or better in ELA and 62.57% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 40.3% and 40.8% respectively for 5th grade. However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (35.1%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 11.1% to 36.9%, an area that the school should address.

Despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by its students, with 74.72% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 27.93% to 85.25%, Paramount Cottage Home has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 5 years, indicating consistent academic performance. This suggests the school may be employing effective strategies to support its student population, and the strong academic results are a testament to the dedication of its staff.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

1203 E St. Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202

(317) 671-1229

District: Paramount Cottage Home

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,224

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.5%

White:

18.5%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paramount Cottage Home ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.64. (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 Student population at Paramount Cottage Home is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (61.5%), White (18.5%), Hispanic (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paramount Cottage Home is 16.5. (See more...)

Compare Paramount Cottage Home employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paramount Cottage Home is $13,224.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Paramount Cottage Home was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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SchoolDigger ranks Paramount Cottage Home 76^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paramount Cottage Home

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2019	76.99	200^th	1031	80.6%
2021	51.79	527^th	1016	48.1%
2022	83.89	133^rd	1020	87.0%
2023	79.92	186^th	1016	81.7%
2024	70.64	288^th	1010	71.5%

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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 Paramount Cottage Home

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	15	69	0	13	6	103
2020	16	93	0	19	7	135
2021	42	140	1	36	11	230
2022	39	123	2	31	23	218
2023	49	163	1	38	14	265

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 Paramount Cottage Home

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	103	6.0	17.1	75.7
2020	135	7.0	19.2	88.9
2021	230	17.0	13.5	77.8
2022	218	15.0	14.5	69.7
2023	265	16.0	16.5	74.7

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 Paramount Cottage Home

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	103	6.0	17.1	75.7
2020	135	7.0	19.2	88.9
2021	230	17.0	13.5	77.8
2022	218	15.0	14.5	69.7
2023	265	16.0	16.5	74.7

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 Paramount Cottage Home

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$4,768 (29.7%)	$11,309 (70.3%)	$16,078
2020	$5,515 (36.1%)	$9,758 (63.9%)	$15,273
2021	$4,214 (32.7%)	$8,678 (67.3%)	$12,892
2022	$3,785 (28.6%)	$9,438 (71.4%)	$13,224

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paramount Cottage Home

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 200^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 186^th of 1016 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Cottage Home)	85.7	65.9	19.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Cottage Home)	85.7	65.9	19.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Paramount Cottage Home)	85.7	82.9	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Paramount Cottage Home)	85.7	82.9	2.8%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Cottage Home)	82.4	65.3	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paramount Cottage Home)	82.4	65.3	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Paramount Cottage Home)	75	75.5	0.5%
4th Grade Math (Paramount Cottage Home)	75	75.5	0.5%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Paramount Cottage Home)	23.5	24.5	1%
4th Grade Science (Paramount Cottage Home)	23.5	24.5	1%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	265	157.3%
African American	69	163	136.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	13	38	192.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	49	226.7%
Two or More Races	6	14	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.7%	74.7%	1%

Schools Near Paramount Cottage Home

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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
Paramount Cottage Home	Public, Charter	K-4	1203 E St. Clair Street	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Paramount Cottage Home	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 671-1229	265	16	16.5	74.7%	49 (18.5%)	163 (61.5%)	38 (14.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	70.6	288^th of 1010 public elementary schools	71.5%		79.9	186^th of 1016 public elementary schools	81.7%	102	39.8	51.9	66.7				49.1	63.9	53.9	72.2				62.6	27.8	$13,224	$3,785	$9,439
Paramount Online Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1203 E St Clair St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Paramount Online Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 519-4588	166	6	27.6	86.7%	41 (24.7%)	85 (51.2%)	23 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.2%)	16.6	852^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	15.6%		44.8	589^th of 1016 public elementary schools	42.0%	263	14.3	42.1	18.5	25.0	25.5	30.9	26.7	14.3	10.5	10.7	7.5	10.4	12.7	10.8	8.0	$6,233	$1,646	$4,587
Theodore Potter School 74	Public	K-6	1601 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4274	254	24	10.5	64.6%	38 (15.0%)	23 (9.1%)	178 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	18	837^th of 1010 public elementary schools	17.1%		16.2	855^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.8%	18	23.5	29.0	16.7	36.4			26.2	17.7	23.7	5.6	6.1			13.5	8.3	$17,546	$1,977	$15,569
Washington Irving Neighborhood School	Public	PK, KG-8	1250 E Market St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4214																			(n/a)	9.4	2.2	2.7	5.1	3.6	6.3	4.7	28.1	2.2	2.6	5.1	0.0	0.0	6.1	0.0
Center For Inquiry School 2	Public, Magnet	K-8	725 N New Jersey St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4202	444	31	14.5	27.9%	283 (63.7%)	56 (12.6%)	43 (9.7%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (10.4%)	59.8	416^th of 1010 public elementary schools	58.8%		74.1	243^rd of 1016 public elementary schools	76.1%	173	46.9	56.9	38.5	34.0	58.7	39.5	45.7	46.9	54.9	50.0	28.0	58.7	27.9	44.7	36.5	$15,172	$1,552	$13,620
Thomas D Gregg School 15	Public	PK, KG-6	2302 E Michigan St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4215	549	9	61.0	85.2%	67 (12.2%)	204 (37.2%)	241 (43.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.7%)	6.4	981^st of 1010 public elementary schools	2.9%		9.2	925^th of 1016 public elementary schools	9.0%	56	2.1	7.3	5.6	13.6			6.7	7.3	10.8	9.7	15.2			10.4	4.2	$16,970	$3,286	$13,684
Center for Inquiry School 27	Public	K-8	545 E 19th St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4227	525	37	14.1	50.7%	204 (38.9%)	157 (29.9%)	109 (20.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.0%)	28.5	744^th of 1010 public elementary schools	26.3%		34.9	680^th of 1016 public elementary schools	33.1%	64	24.3	32.6	25.6	23.7	35.0	26.5	28.1	35.1	37.2	20.5	18.4	17.5	14.7	24.2	28.2	$14,842	$1,672	$13,170
Herron Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3100 N. Meridian	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	Herron Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 231-0010	174	18	9.6	44.3%	82 (47.1%)	63 (36.2%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	21 (12.1%)	69.6	303^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	70.0%					(n/a)	44.4	44.0	70.6				48.2	62.2	46.0	64.7				55.4	64.7	$17,527	$1,072	$16,455
Brookside School 54	Public	PK, KG-6	3150 E 10th St	Indianapolis	46201	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4254	331	17	19.4	78.5%	42 (12.7%)	186 (56.2%)	86 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	7.7	957^th of 1010 public elementary schools	5.2%		6.6	975^th of 1016 public elementary schools	4.0%	18	17.0	12.5	10.8	13.4			13.2	19.0	10.0	5.4	7.5			10.0	1.4	$18,993	$2,802	$16,191
William McKinley School 39	Public	PK, KG-6	1733 Spann Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4239	369	29	12.7	76.4%	153 (41.5%)	71 (19.2%)	111 (30.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.9%)	32.7	698^th of 1010 public elementary schools	30.9%		35.1	679^th of 1016 public elementary schools	33.2%	19	30.0	21.8	27.7	27.7			26.6	40.8	30.9	29.8	42.6			35.9	17.0	$15,719	$2,727	$12,992

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What is the racial makeup of Paramount Cottage Home?

Students at Paramount Cottage Home are 62% African American, 18% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Paramount Cottage Home?

In the 2022-23 school year, 265 students attended Paramount Cottage Home.

Is Paramount Cottage Home a good school?

Paramount Cottage Home ranks 288^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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