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Christel House Academy West

Public, Charter Grades K-8

887^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Christel House Academy West is a public charter elementary school serving 491 students in grades K-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school is part of the Christel House Academy West district, which is ranked 336 out of 380 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Christel House Academy West faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.8% to 28% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Ernie Pyle School 90 (17.8%) and Garden City Elementary School (17.8%). The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 14.29% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.3%, and a math proficiency rate of 17.31%, compared to the state average of 51.5%.

Additionally, Christel House Academy West has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.8% to 94.73% over the past few years, significantly higher than the rates of nearby schools. The school also spends between $11,079 and $12,949 per student, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools like Daniel Webster School 46 ($19,570) and William Penn School 49 ($20,963). These factors suggest that the school may be facing unique challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.

485

Students ?

13.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,013

Per pupil spending ?

65.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

55 N Tibbs Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46222

(317) 783-4901

District: Christel House Academy West

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.3%

African American:

27.2%

White:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 23rd percentile in 2017 → 12th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (15% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (28% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school15%

District avg15%

Indiana avg38%

Elementary school

887^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 11 pts since 2017

From bottom 23% (2017) to bottom 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

420^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 3 pts since 2021

From bottom 16% (2021) to bottom 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

336^th of 380Christel House Academy West among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	12.4	887 of 1005	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	7.9	951 of 1011	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.9	914 of 1016	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	10.2	918 of 1020	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	11.3	893 of 1016	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	10.0	939 of 1031	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	17.1	882 of 1027	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.3	795 of 1033	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	12.8	420 of 480	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	9.6	452 of 491	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.1	435 of 489	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.7	429 of 490	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.5	406 of 483	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math17%

Science15%

English Language Arts14%

Social Studies5%-33 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)							ILEARN Math (2025)							ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christel House Academy West	Public, Charter	K-8	55 N Tibbs Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Christel House Academy West	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 783-4901	485	35	13.8	65.4%	24 (4.9%)	132 (27.2%)	312 (64.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	12.4	887^th of 1005 public elementary schools	11.7%		7.9	951^st of 1011 public elementary schools	5.9%	64	7.3	16.1	16.1	22.8	12.5	10.7	14.3	21.8	23.2	21.4	17.5	18.2	1.8	17.3	21.4	8.8	15.0	5.4	$12,013	$4,067	$7,945
The PATH School	Public, Charter	K-8	653 Somerset Ave	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	The PATH School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4267	705	54	13.0	71.8%	41 (5.8%)	209 (29.6%)	430 (61.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	6.4	967^th of 1005 public elementary schools	3.8%		9.3	938^th of 1011 public elementary schools	7.2%	29	6.9	12.9	17.1	8.0	10.0	22.6	12.6	6.9	12.9	9.9	4.0	2.8	11.5	8.0	12.9	6.7	10.0	10.1	$13,288	$4,054	$9,234
Allegiant Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1141 N. Sheffield Ave.	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Allegiant Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 489-6877	166	12	13.8	68.7%	2 (1.2%)	136 (81.9%)	16 (9.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.6%)	19.1	823^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	18.1%		21.7	793^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	21.6%	30	14.3	30.4	19.1				21.5	19.1	34.8	19.1				24.6	30.4		30.4	9.5	$15,061	$4,160	$10,901
Matchbook Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	1163 Belmont Avenue	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Matchbook Learning	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4263	707	46	15.3	96.3%	22 (3.1%)	248 (35.1%)	412 (58.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	4.2	996^th of 1005 public elementary schools	0.9%		4.6	1003^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	0.8%	7	6.4	4.1	7.6	11.9	13.3	23.3	11.0	5.0	4.1	7.6	1.2	8.0	9.6	5.8	4.1	2.4	3.2	7.6	$17,477	$1,421	$16,056
Ernie Pyle School 90 - a Paideia School	Public	PK, KG-5	3351 W 18th St	Indianapolis	46222	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4290	268	24	11.1	66.8%	24 (9.0%)	76 (28.4%)	162 (60.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	12.9	884^th of 1005 public elementary schools	12.0%		16.8	851^st of 1011 public elementary schools	15.8%	33	7.7	20.0	22.2				15.6	21.2	27.5	22.2				23.4	17.5		17.5	8.3	$18,268	$3,313	$14,956
Garden City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4901 Rockville Rd	Indianapolis	46224	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-8300	727	45	16.1	71.7%	82 (11.3%)	229 (31.5%)	402 (55.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.9%)	8.9	936^th of 1005 public elementary schools	6.9%		7.9	952^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	5.8%	16	7.5	17.1	10.3	20.8			13.3	15.0	15.9	3.5	4.2			10.2	17.1	15.3	16.3	16.1	$13,487	$1,713	$11,774
Daniel Webster School 46 - an Exploratory School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 S Reisner	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4246	416	30	13.8	68.3%	118 (28.4%)	74 (17.8%)	191 (45.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.9%)	8.7	941^st of 1005 public elementary schools	6.4%		9.7	935^th of 1011 public elementary schools	7.5%	6	17.7	7.6	21.0				15.1	9.8	19.7	11.3				14.0	9.1		9.1	8.1	$19,570	$3,442	$16,128
Rhoades Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 S Auburn St	Indianapolis	46241	Marion County	MSD Wayne Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 988-6700	617	43	14.5	74.1%	125 (20.3%)	210 (34.0%)	239 (38.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (5.8%)	14.5	866^th of 1005 public elementary schools	13.8%		13.4	895^th of 1011 public elementary schools	11.5%	29	18.3	14.0	12.8	22.7			16.8	26.8	19.4	8.9	14.7			17.6	14.0	34.7	23.2	14.1	$15,139	$1,860	$13,279
Vision Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1751 E Riverside Dr	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Vision Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 632-2006	391	31	12.6	94.4%	11 (2.8%)	307 (78.5%)	56 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)	7.4	961^st of 1005 public elementary schools	4.4%		13.7	889^th of 1011 public elementary schools	12.1%	72	2.2	6.8	8.6	24.4	14.9	20.4	13.0	13.0	4.6	8.6	7.3	2.1	2.1	6.1	9.3	14.6	11.9	11.4	$13,978	$3,119	$10,859
Edison School of the Arts 47	Public, Magnet	K-8	777 White River Pkwy W Drive	Indianapolis	46221	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4992	617	37	16.6	62.6%	88 (14.3%)	224 (36.3%)	248 (40.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (8.9%)	12.1	891^st of 1005 public elementary schools	11.3%		13.3	897^th of 1011 public elementary schools	11.3%	6	10.8	26.2	21.3	13.9	25.4	27.3	20.4	14.5	24.6	16.4	9.2	10.5	13.6	14.6	24.6	12.3	18.3	9.8	$21,693	$4,987	$16,706

Frequently Asked Questions about Christel House Academy West

What is the racial makeup of Christel House Academy West?

Students at Christel House Academy West are 64% Hispanic, 27% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

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Christel House Academy West

How many students attend Christel House Academy West?

In the 2024-25 school year, 485 students attended Christel House Academy West.

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Christel House Academy West ranks in the bottom 11.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

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