Christel House Academy South

Charter School 513 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christel House Academy South is a tuition-free public charter school located on the south side of Indianapolis, serving students in grades K–12. Part of the Christel House network, the school distinguishes itself through a "whole-child" model designed to break the cycle of poverty. By focusing not only on rigorous academic instruction but also on character development, health services, and social-emotional support, the academy aims to prepare students for success in college and professional careers.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for its extended school day and year, which provide students with more time for personalized instruction and enrichment activities. The Christel House model places a heavy emphasis on building strong partnerships with families and the local community to ensure students have the resources they need to thrive. With a mission rooted in high expectations and personalized care, Christel House Academy South serves as a comprehensive educational hub for students who often face significant socioeconomic barriers.

513

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christel House Academy South
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	304
Black	80
Asian	2
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

Hispanic
304 (59.3%)
White
99 (19.3%)
Black
80 (15.6%)
Two or More
27 (5.3%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Christel House Academy South
Phone:	(317)783-4690
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 67