Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kindezi Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 3%
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kindezi Academy's student population of 417 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 236% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kindezi Academy is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)3%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
15%
Black
74%
13%
White
2%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kindezi Academy often compared to?
Kindezi Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Kindezi Academy?
417 students attend Kindezi Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Kindezi Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kindezi Academy?
Kindezi Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kindezi Academy offer ?
Kindezi Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kindezi Academy part of?
Kindezi Academy is part of Kindezi Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Kindezi Academy located?
Kindezi Academy is located in the Meadows neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Meadows.
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