Rooted School Indianapolis serves 158 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rooted School Indianapolis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rooted School Indianapolis's student population of 158 students has grown by 172% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rooted School Indianapolis is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
93%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
How many students attend Rooted School Indianapolis?
158 students attend Rooted School Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rooted School Indianapolis students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rooted School Indianapolis?
Rooted School Indianapolis has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rooted School Indianapolis offer ?
Rooted School Indianapolis offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rooted School Indianapolis part of?
Rooted School Indianapolis is part of Rooted School Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Rooted School Indianapolis located?
Rooted School Indianapolis is located in the Arlington Woods neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Arlington Woods.
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