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The Genius School (Closed 2024)

4010 N Sherman Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46226
The Genius School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
11-19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
81%
13%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.33
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Genius School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend The Genius School?
136 students attend The Genius School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of The Genius School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Genius School?
The Genius School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Genius School offer ?
The Genius School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is The Genius School part of?
The Genius School is part of The Genius School District.

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