Center For Inquiry School 2

Summary:

Center For Inquiry School 2 is a public elementary school serving 444 students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, which is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district.

This school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 45.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 44.67% in Math, compared to just 20.72% and 19.27% for the district, respectively. The student population is also more racially diverse than nearby schools, with 63.74% White, 12.61% African American, 9.68% Hispanic, and 3.38% Asian students. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism at 7.7%, compared to the district average of 36.9%, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 27.93%, compared to 50.67% to 86.75% at surrounding schools.

The school's strong academic performance, diverse student body, and effective strategies for promoting attendance and engagement suggest that Center For Inquiry School 2 is a high-quality educational option within the Indianapolis Public Schools district. The increasing spending per student, from $11,722 in 2018-2019 to $15,172 in 2021-2022, further indicates the school's commitment to investing in resources that support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 725 N New Jersey St
       Indianapolis, IN  46202


(317) 226-4202

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
416th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,172 Help


Students who attend Center For Inquiry School 2 usually attend:

High:    Arsenal Technical High School
    Crispus Attucks High School
    George Washington High School
    Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.7%
African American:
12.6%
Two or more races:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.9% Help


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Compare Details Center For Inquiry School 2 ranks better than 58.8% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3rd among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.79. (See more...)
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Compare Details Center For Inquiry School 2 ranks better than 64.5% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.04. (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: White (63.7%), African American (12.6%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Center For Inquiry School 2 is 14.5. 21 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Center For Inquiry School 2 employs 30.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center For Inquiry School 2 is $15,172. 25 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Center For Inquiry School 2 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Center For Inquiry School 2 172nd of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Center For Inquiry School 2 in the ranking list.)

Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 290th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center For Inquiry School 2

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.99 65th 326 80.1%
2005 58.78 431st 959 55.1%
2006 62.29 381st 961 60.4%
2007 68.44 307th 985 68.8%
2008 63.08 379th 996 61.9%
2009 54.66 531st 1003 47.1%
2010 58.81 487th 1009 51.7%
2011 62.99 419th 1025 59.1%
2012 58.41 483rd 1015 52.4%
2013 67.75 342nd 1035 67.0%
2014 56.92 512th 1036 50.6%
2015 75.47 214th 1040 79.4%
2016 78.08 181st 1046 82.7%
2017 66.90 355th 1033 65.6%
2018 67.22 350th 1027 65.9%
2019 60.62 419th 1031 59.4%
2021 62.04 388th 1016 61.8%
2022 65.83 352nd 1020 65.5%
2023 74.13 243rd 1016 76.1%
2024 59.79 416th 1010 58.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Center For Inquiry School 2

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.45 161st 222 27.5%
2005 55.07 182nd 370 50.8%
2006 75.09 68th 375 81.9%
2007 52.72 216th 382 43.5%
2008 80.52 47th 392 88.0%
2009 75.92 81st 423 80.9%
2010 74.29 91st 428 78.7%
2011 84.99 31st 451 93.1%
2012 76.30 70th 447 84.3%
2013 82.77 37th 444 91.7%
2014 80.06 53rd 470 88.7%
2015 72.63 111th 485 77.1%
2016 75.60 102nd 494 79.4%
2017 75.76 94th 472 80.1%
2018 75.19 94th 473 80.1%
2019 76.95 86th 470 81.7%
2021 65.80 149th 483 69.2%
2022 62.60 176th 490 64.1%
2023 72.62 115th 489 76.5%
2024 63.04 172nd 485 64.5%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, March 19, 2017

Open Quote I have seen so much growth from my twins! This school has so much to offer in extra curricular too. Great school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Center For Inquiry School 2

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 80 171 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2002 91 185 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 91 185 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 92 137 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 96 132 3 9 2 n/a n/a 0 242
2006 106 129 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 103 156 6 12 2 n/a n/a 20 299
2008 123 150 5 16 2 n/a n/a 21 317
2009 133 148 7 20 2 n/a n/a 20 330
2010 145 132 11 21 3 n/a n/a 26 338
2011 170 106 10 29 1 0 27 0 343
2012 195 92 10 26 2 0 27 0 352
2013 208 77 6 31 2 0 23 0 347
2014 229 73 8 29 3 0 24 0 366
2015 259 56 7 29 3 0 32 0 386
2016 259 41 8 34 3 0 30 0 375
2017 273 47 10 43 2 0 27 0 402
2018 295 52 13 42 2 0 26 0 430
2019 311 41 12 37 1 0 37 0 439
2020 313 39 15 38 1 0 40 0 446
2021 295 49 15 40 1 0 38 0 438
2022 294 47 14 41 1 0 42 0 439
2023 283 56 15 43 1 0 46 0 444

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 Center For Inquiry School 2

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
2002 286 19.0 15.1 68.9
2003 286 19.0 15.1 68.9
2004 239 19.2 12.4 61.5
2005 242 19.8 12.2 64.5
2006 248 19.0 13.1 60.5
2007 299 n/a n/a 70.3
2008 317 23.7 13.4 63.5
2009 330 24.5 13.5 61.9
2010 338 25.2 13.4 58.7
2011 343 24.7 13.8 48.1
2012 352 27.5 12.8 44.9
2013 347 30.0 11.5 42.4
2014 366 28.0 13.0 37.7
2015 386 31.0 12.4 32.1
2016 375 28.0 13.3 24
2017 402 29.0 13.8 21.9
2018 430 29.0 14.8 55.3
2019 439 29.0 15.1 21.2
2020 446 30.1 14.8 21.3
2021 438 39.2 11.1 24.4
2022 439 29.0 15.1 25.5
2023 444 30.5 14.5 27.9

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 Center For Inquiry School 2

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
2002 286 19.0 15.1 68.9
2003 286 19.0 15.1 68.9
2004 239 19.2 12.4 61.5
2005 242 19.8 12.2 64.5
2006 248 19.0 13.1 60.5
2007 299 n/a n/a 70.3
2008 317 23.7 13.4 63.5
2009 330 24.5 13.5 61.9
2010 338 25.2 13.4 58.7
2011 343 24.7 13.8 48.1
2012 352 27.5 12.8 44.9
2013 347 30.0 11.5 42.4
2014 366 28.0 13.0 37.7
2015 386 31.0 12.4 32.1
2016 375 28.0 13.3 24
2017 402 29.0 13.8 21.9
2018 430 29.0 14.8 55.3
2019 439 29.0 15.1 21.2
2020 446 30.1 14.8 21.3
2021 438 39.2 11.1 24.4
2022 439 29.0 15.1 25.5
2023 444 30.5 14.5 27.9

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 Center For Inquiry School 2

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (6.3%) $10,985 (93.7%) $11,722
2020 $836 (6.4%) $12,213 (93.6%) $13,049
2021 $849 (5.9%) $13,559 (94.1%) $14,408
2022 $1,552 (10.2%) $13,620 (89.8%) $15,172

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Center For Inquiry School 2

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 419th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 243rd of 1016 Elementary schools
 16.7%
Ranks 86th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 115th of 489 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center For Inquiry School 2)46.752.9
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.421.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Center For Inquiry School 2)57.858.8
 1%
   3rd Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)28.730.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center For Inquiry School 2)5056
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.919.9
 0%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Center For Inquiry School 2)53.752
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Center For Inquiry School 2)48.148
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Center For Inquiry School 2)51.940.8
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2219.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Center For Inquiry School 2)5040.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Center For Inquiry School 2)46.244.9
 1.3%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.915.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Center For Inquiry School 2)57.454.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Center For Inquiry School 2)40.449
 8.6%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Center For Inquiry School 2)63.864.7
 0.9%
   6th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)1817.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Center For Inquiry School 2)65.337.8
 27.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)23.921.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Center For Inquiry School 2)5127.7
 23.3%
   7th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.115.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Center For Inquiry School 2)81.448.9
 32.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)27.428.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Center For Inquiry School 2)44.234
 10.2%
   8th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)1514.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439444
 1.1%
African American4156
 36.6%
American Indian11
Asian1215
 25%
Hispanic3743
 16.2%
Pacific Islander00
White311283
 9%
Two or More Races3746
 24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%27.9%
 6.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Center For Inquiry School 2.

Students at Center For Inquiry School 2 are 64% White, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

Center For Inquiry School 2 ranks 416th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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