Christel House Academy West

Charter School 485 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christel House Academy West, located on North Tibbs Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public charter school that serves as a cornerstone of the Christel House network. The school is defined by its commitment to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing a rigorous, character-based education to students from under-resourced communities. Its model is holistic, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on the social-emotional well-being of its students, ensuring they receive the support necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Beyond standard academics, the school distinguishes itself through a comprehensive support system that includes college and career readiness programs, health services, and character development initiatives. By maintaining high expectations and fostering a supportive, structured environment, Christel House Academy West aims to prepare its students for long-term success in college and the workforce, ultimately positioning them as responsible, contributing members of their community.

485

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christel House Academy West
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	312
Black	132
Asian	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
312 (64.3%)
Black
132 (27.2%)
White
24 (4.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
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 West
Phone:	(317)783-4901
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 48

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 58