RISE Learning Center

200 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

RISE Learning Center, located on Shelby Street in Indianapolis, is a specialized educational facility operated by Perry Township Schools. The center is designed to serve students with diverse learning needs, providing a structured and supportive environment for individuals who require more intensive support than what is typically available in a traditional classroom setting. Their approach focuses on fostering academic growth, behavioral development, and essential life skills through individualized programming and small-group instruction.

Beyond academics, RISE emphasizes a holistic approach to student well-being, often collaborating closely with families and specialists to ensure each student reaches their full potential. The staff is dedicated to creating an inclusive and therapeutic atmosphere, utilizing evidence-based practices to address the unique social, emotional, and cognitive challenges of their student body. By prioritizing personalized education and community integration, RISE Learning Center plays a vital role in ensuring that every student in the district has access to the resources and care necessary to succeed.

200

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RISE Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	9
Black	38
Asian	23
Two or More	19

White
111 (55.5%)
Black
38 (19.0%)
Asian
23 (11.5%)
Two or More
19 (9.5%)
Hispanic
9 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southside Sp Srvs Of Marion Co
Phone:	(317)789-1675
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 2

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 23

Grade 10 22