Circle City Preparatory Elementary School

4002 N Franklin Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226

Charter School 321 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Circle City Prep Charter School, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school committed to closing the achievement gap for students in the local community. The school operates on the philosophy that every child, regardless of their background or zip code, can achieve academic excellence if provided with high-quality instruction and a rigorous, supportive environment. By focusing on a structured academic model, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in high school but ultimately for graduation from four-year colleges and universities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Circle City Prep emphasizes a strong school culture rooted in core values and character development. The school prides itself on fostering a tight-knit community where teachers, families, and students collaborate to create a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Through small class sizes, extended school days, and a personalized approach to instruction, the institution strives to ensure that each student receives the individual attention necessary to master foundational skills and develop a lifelong love of learning.

321

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	59
Black	249
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
249 (77.6%)
Hispanic
59 (18.4%)
Two or More
7 (2.2%)
White
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Circle City Prep Charter School
Phone:	(317)721-8515
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	321
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 48