Circle City Prep is a co-educational public charter school located on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, Indiana. The school will open in August 2017 with the founding Kindergarten and First Grade class, with 56 students each.
Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Circle City Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 338 students has grown by 162% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
7 teachers
Year Founded
2017
School Rankings
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School 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 Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is 0.28, which is less 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
#1140 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
84%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #1140 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Circle City Preparatory Elementary School?
338 students attend Circle City Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Circle City Preparatory Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Circle City Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is part of Circle City Preparatory Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School located?
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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