Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paramount Cottage Home ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paramount Cottage Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Paramount Cottage Home's student population of 381 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Paramount Cottage Home ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paramount Cottage Home is 0.55, 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
#19 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
64%
14%
White
12%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paramount Cottage Home's ranking?
Paramount Cottage Home is ranked #19 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Paramount Cottage Home often compared to?
Paramount Cottage Homeis often viewed alongside schools like Paramount Brookside, Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center For Inquiry, Merle Sidener Academy 59 - A High Ability School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Paramount Cottage Home?
381 students attend Paramount Cottage Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paramount Cottage Home students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Paramount Cottage Home?
Paramount Cottage Home has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Paramount Cottage Home offer ?
Paramount Cottage Home offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Paramount Cottage Home part of?
Paramount Cottage Home is part of Paramount Cottage Home School District.
In what neighborhood is Paramount Cottage Home located?
Paramount Cottage Home is located in the Cottage Home neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Cottage Home.
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