Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

Summary:

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is an elementary public charter school in Indianapolis, Indiana that serves 538 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103 district, which is ranked 363 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 54.3% to 61.9% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the 19.8% to 47.4% rates at nearby schools like Andrew J Brown Academy and PLA at George H Fisher School 93. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments are extremely low, with only 8.36% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 14.33% proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 38.6% and 52.4% respectively.

The student population at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is predominantly non-White, with over 95% of students identifying as African American or Hispanic, which is higher than the more diverse student populations at nearby schools. The school also has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 68.97% to 84.26% over the past 3 years, which is higher than the 57.97% to 95.02% rates at surrounding schools. These socioeconomic and demographic factors may be contributing to the school's low academic performance, and addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

3920 Baker Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46236

(317) 226-4103

District: Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,244

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 538

Racial breakdown:

African American:

60.8%

Hispanic:

35.1%

Two or more races:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.75. (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 (60.8%), Hispanic (35.1%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is $14,244.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103:

SchoolDigger ranks Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103 365^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2021	4.97	996^th	1016	2.0%
2022	8.49	944^th	1020	7.5%
2023	8.41	938^th	1016	7.7%
2024	7.75	955^th	1010	5.4%

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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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	5	306	0	122	0	5	13	451
2022	4	305	1	146	1	2	18	477
2023	8	327	0	189	0	0	14	538

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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	451	28.1	16.0	84.3
2022	477	28.0	17.0	69
2023	538	35.0	15.3	72.9

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 Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	451	28.1	16.0	84.3
2022	477	28.0	17.0	69
2023	538	35.0	15.3	72.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$1,849 (12.1%)	$13,462 (87.9%)	$15,311
2022	$3,682 (25.8%)	$10,561 (74.1%)	$14,244

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Schools Near Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

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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
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3920 Baker Dr	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4103	538	35	15.3	72.9%	8 (1.5%)	327 (60.8%)	189 (35.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.6%)	7.7	955^th of 1010 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.4	938^th of 1016 public elementary schools	7.7%	17	8.9	7.3	4.1	12.6			8.4	25.3	13.5	8.2	10.3			14.3	5.5	$14,244	$3,683	$10,561
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	3920 Baker Drive	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 333-6980	239	16	14.9	77.8%	0 (0.0%)	211 (88.3%)	14 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	11.7	913^th of 1010 public elementary schools	9.6%		8	951^st of 1016 public elementary schools	6.4%	38	13.8	26.9	22.2	17.7	25.0	42.9	23.4	10.3	11.5	5.6	11.8	0.0	0.0	7.0	5.6	$13,216	$3,504	$9,711
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	8620 Montery Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4105	313	21	14.9	77.6%	7 (2.2%)	130 (41.5%)	166 (53.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	4.7	1001^st of 1010 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.6	1006^th of 1016 public elementary schools	1.0%	5	4.6	0.0	0.0	8.7			3.6	13.6	7.5	0.0	8.7			8.1	0.0	$16,706	$2,432	$14,274
PLA@Promise Prep	Public, Charter	K-3	4430 N Post Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Promise Prep	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 998-4643	69	8	8.6	58.0%	0 (0.0%)	24 (34.8%)	44 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	5.3	993^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	1.7%					(n/a)	5.9	9.1					7.1	17.7	9.1					14.3		$25,109	$12,207	$12,902
Tindley Summit Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3698 Dubarry Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Tindley Summit Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	226	15	15.0	89.8%	4 (1.8%)	187 (82.7%)	24 (10.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.4%)	11.1	917^th of 1010 public elementary schools	9.2%		7.3	967^th of 1016 public elementary schools	4.8%	50	19.4	21.4	8.3	21.1			17.8	22.2	7.4	0.0	15.8			12.3	0.0	$11,769	$4,049	$7,721
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	4002 N Franklin Road	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Circle City Prep Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 721-8515	321			95.0%	8 (2.5%)	276 (86.0%)	24 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	19.6	820^th of 1010 public elementary schools	18.8%		30.4	727^th of 1016 public elementary schools	28.4%	93	9.1	31.0	7.9	29.2	24.0		19.1	20.5	36.6	16.2	29.2	12.5		23.5	10.8	$13,553	$4,594	$8,959
Andrew J Brown Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3600 N German Church Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	Andrew J Brown Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 891-0730	604			89.2%	7 (1.2%)	268 (44.4%)	282 (46.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.6%)	21.3	798^th of 1010 public elementary schools	21.0%		15.3	860^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.4%	62	11.9	15.6	35.0	8.9	21.2	39.6	21.6	22.4	20.3	40.0	5.5	9.6	22.6	20.5	28.3	$15,585	$1,829	$13,756
PLA at George H Fisher School 93	Public, Charter	K-6	7151 E 35th St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	PLA at George H Fisher School 93	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4293	369	26	14.1	70.5%	5 (1.4%)	258 (69.9%)	83 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	20 (5.4%)	22.3	788^th of 1010 public elementary schools	22.0%		17.6	842^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	17.1%	54	9.6	23.3	17.2	18.2			17.4	34.6	45.0	31.0	18.5			31.9	8.6	$16,917	$4,533	$12,384
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	K-4	9601 E 21st St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-2850	555	37	15.0	79.3%	42 (7.6%)	366 (65.9%)	98 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.8%)	21	803^rd of 1010 public elementary schools	20.5%		15.3	861^st of 1016 public elementary schools	15.3%	58	24.0	28.4					26.1	23.1	27.4					25.1		$11,873	$2,245	$9,628
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-6	10833 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 964-4400	707	39	18.1	84.7%	71 (10.0%)	250 (35.4%)	347 (49.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.4%)	17.2	841^st of 1010 public elementary schools	16.7%		16.3	854^th of 1016 public elementary schools	15.9%	13	11.1	15.4	19.7	34.4			20.1	19.1	18.8	9.8	22.1			17.5	16.4	$11,050	$1,828	$9,222

Frequently Asked Questions about Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

How many students attend Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?

In the 2022-23 school year, 538 students attended Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103.

What is the racial makeup of Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?

Students at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 are 61% African American, 35% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 in?

Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103

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Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Indiana elementary schools.

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