Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Christel House Academy South 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 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Christel House Academy South's student population of 513 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Christel House Academy South 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 Christel House Academy South is 0.59, 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
#1358 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Christel House Academy South's ranking?
Christel House Academy South is ranked #1358 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Christel House Academy South often compared to?
Christel House Academy Southis often viewed alongside schools like James A. Garfield School 31 - A Stem School, Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Christel House Academy South?
513 students attend Christel House Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Christel House Academy South students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Christel House Academy South?
Christel House Academy South has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Christel House Academy South offer ?
Christel House Academy South offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Christel House Academy South part of?
Christel House Academy South is part of Christel House Academy South School District.
In what neighborhood is Christel House Academy South located?
Christel House Academy South is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Garfield Park.
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