Tindley Summit Academy

Charter School 312 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Tindley Summit Academy, located on North Franklin Road in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that operates as part of the Tindley Accelerated Schools network. Following the organization’s signature model, the school is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education to students in grades K-8. Its academic philosophy emphasizes high expectations, structured learning environments, and a curriculum that prioritizes core subjects like mathematics and literacy to ensure that students are prepared for the demands of secondary education and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to closing the achievement gap for students in the Indianapolis area. By utilizing an extended school day and a culture of accountability, Tindley Summit aims to foster both academic proficiency and character development. The faculty and administration focus on building a strong community where students are encouraged to pursue higher education, aligning with the network’s broader mission of providing high-quality, tuition-free schooling that empowers students to reach their full potential regardless of their socioeconomic background.

312

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tindley Summit Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	65
Black	234
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
234 (75.0%)
Hispanic
65 (20.8%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)
White
5 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Tindley Summit Academy
Phone:	(317)545-1745
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 103

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 23

Grade 6 26