Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc 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 10-14% (which is lower 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc's student population of 247 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc 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 Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc is 0.32, 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
#1532 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
82%
14%
White
2%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.5%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc's ranking?
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc is ranked #1532 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?
10-14% 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 Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc?
247 students attend Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc?
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc offer ?
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc part of?
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc is part of Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc School District.
In what neighborhood is Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc located?
Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc is located in the Far Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 14 other public schools located in Far Eastside.
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