Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Center for Inquiry III serves the northwest part of Indianapolis, covering an attendance area of approximately 30.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being around 9.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry's student population of 348 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1321 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
40%
14%
White
29%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry's ranking?
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry is ranked #1321 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry often compared to?
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiryis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center For Inquiry by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry?
348 students attend Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry students are Black, 29% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry?
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry offer ?
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry part of?
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry located?
Charity Dye School 27 Center For Inquiry is located in the Near Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Near Northside.
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