Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ignite Achievement Academy 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 was 4% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)4%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
80%
14%
White
3%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)74.6%
25.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ignite Achievement Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ignite Achievement Academy?
350 students attend Ignite Achievement Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ignite Achievement Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ignite Achievement Academy?
Ignite Achievement Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ignite Achievement Academy offer ?
Ignite Achievement Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ignite Achievement Academy part of?
Ignite Achievement Academy is part of Ignite Achievement Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Ignite Achievement Academy located?
Ignite Achievement Academy is located in the Near NW Riverside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
Recent Articles
How to Evaluate School Safety Beyond Headlines
Learn how to evaluate school safety beyond headlines by examining reliable data, school climate, emergency planning, bullying prevention, communication, student experiences, and everyday security practices before choosing a school.
Choosing a Public School for Executive Function Needs
Learn how to choose a public school for a child with executive function challenges by evaluating routines, classroom support, organization, accommodations, communication, transitions, and special education services before enrollment.
What School Climate Surveys Tell You Before Enrolling
Learn how school climate surveys reveal student safety, belonging, relationships, engagement, and support, and how families can interpret results carefully before choosing a public school for their child today.
