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Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103

Public, Charter Grades PK, KG-6

943^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 6% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is an elementary public charter school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 629 students. The school is part of the Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103 district, which is ranked 355 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 faces significant challenges, including very high chronic absenteeism rates, extremely low academic performance, and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 10.09% of students were proficient or better in ILEARN/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 40.3-41.4%, and the math proficiency rate was just 18.99%, compared to the state average of 39.7-51.5%. The school's spending per student has also decreased over the years, which may be a contributing factor to the poor academic outcomes.

Interestingly, the academic performance of Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is significantly lower than nearby schools, such as Andrew J Brown Academy, PLA at George H Fisher School 93, and Lakeside Elementary School, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better overall performance. Additionally, there is another Phalen school located just 0.01 miles away, but it also has relatively low academic performance, similar to Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103.

689

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,074

Per pupil spending ?

74%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3920 Baker Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46236

(317) 226-4103

District: Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.3%

Hispanic:

41.5%

White:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 2nd percentile in 2021 → 6th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (12% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (6th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (35% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school12%

District avg12%

Indiana avg38%

943^rd of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 6%▲ up 4 pts since 2021

From bottom 2% (2021) to bottom 6% (2025)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

355^th of 380Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	8.5	943 of 1005	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	7.7	955 of 1011	5.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	8.4	938 of 1016	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.5	944 of 1020	7.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	5.0	996 of 1016	2.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math19%

English Language Arts10%

Science7%

Social Studies5%-34 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
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3920 Baker Dr	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4103	689	49	14.0	74.0%	14 (2.0%)	381 (55.3%)	286 (41.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	8.5	943^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	6.2%		7.7	955^th of 1011 public elementary schools	5.5%	12	6.2	14.3	10.7	9.3			10.1	19.8	20.8	25.0	9.5			19.0	7.8	6.8	7.3	4.8	$13,074	$2,812	$10,262
Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Public, Charter	K-8	3920 Baker Drive	Indianapolis	46235	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy - IN Inc	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 333-6980	247	24	10.2	73.7%	6 (2.4%)	203 (82.2%)	24 (9.7%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.6%)	11.5	903^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	10.1%		11.7	913^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.7%	10	22.6	12.1	20.7	20.8	11.1	29.2	19.1	25.8	12.1	17.2	12.5	7.4	0.0	13.1	9.1	8.3	8.8	10.3	$22,631	$6,412	$16,220
PLA@Promise Prep	Public, Charter	K-5	4430 N Post Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Promise Prep	Yes	No	No	No	(317) 998-4643	144	15	9.6	65.3%	1 (0.7%)	60 (41.7%)	80 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	4.1	997^th of 1005 public elementary schools	0.8%		5.3	993^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	1.8%	4	0.0	12.5	0.0				3.8	4.2	12.5	7.1				7.4	6.3		6.3	7.7	$22,966	$5,696	$17,270
Charles Warren Fairbanks School 105 - an Exploratory School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8620 Montery Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4105	398	30	13.2	61.6%	7 (1.8%)	175 (44.0%)	207 (52.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.0%)	5.8	982^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	2.3%		4.7	1002^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	0.9%	20	3.1	10.8	6.0				6.7	20.0	9.1	8.0				12.7	13.9		13.9	6.0	$17,948	$3,423	$14,525
Tindley Summit Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	3698 Dubarry Rd	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Tindley Summit Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	312	23	13.5	74.7%	5 (1.6%)	234 (75.0%)	65 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (2.2%)	7.9	955^th of 1005 public elementary schools	5.0%		11.1	917^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.3%	38	0.0	16.7	16.7	8.3			10.6	11.5	22.2	0.0	4.2			11.5	22.2	0.0	13.3	5.3	$13,549	$4,991	$8,558
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-6	4002 N Franklin Road	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	Circle City Prep Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 721-8515	321	20	16.0	94.7%	4 (1.2%)	249 (77.6%)	59 (18.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	14	873^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	13.1%		19.6	820^th of 1011 public elementary schools	18.9%	53	21.6	12.2	14.3				16.1	29.4	34.7	22.5				28.9	4.1		4.1	4.1	$13,868	$3,180	$10,687
Andrew J Brown Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	3600 N German Church Rd	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	Andrew J Brown Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 891-0730	435	14	31.0	71.3%	1 (0.2%)	217 (49.9%)	179 (41.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.8%)	18.1	834^th of 1005 public elementary schools	17.0%		21.3	798^th of 1011 public elementary schools	21.1%	36	9.4	19.1	18.9	30.6	15.2	26.5	19.5	26.4	14.3	20.4	44.9	6.5	17.7	22.3	14.3	6.3	10.0	1.9	$16,010	$5,351	$10,659
PLA at George H Fisher School 93	Public, Charter	K-6	7151 E 35th St	Indianapolis	46226	Marion County	PLA at George H Fisher School 93	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4293	417	36	11.5	74.3%	9 (2.2%)	234 (56.1%)	161 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.9%)	19	825^th of 1005 public elementary schools	17.9%		22.3	788^th of 1011 public elementary schools	22.1%	37	24.5	11.5	14.3	23.5			18.4	58.5	15.4	21.4	27.5			30.7	3.9	11.8	7.8	7.1	$17,100	$3,364	$13,736
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public, Magnet	1-6	10833 E 56th St	Indianapolis	46236	Marion County	MSD Lawrence Township	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 964-4400	712	43	16.5	69.0%	60 (8.4%)	247 (34.7%)	373 (52.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.2%)	15.1	860^th of 1005 public elementary schools	14.4%		17.2	841^st of 1011 public elementary schools	16.8%	19	17.3	13.3	15.0	33.1			19.8	23.6	14.2	12.0	20.5			17.4	14.2	20.5	17.4	14.3	$13,318	$2,023	$11,296
Lakeside Elementary School	Public	K-4	9601 E 21st St	Indianapolis	46229	Marion County	MSD Warren Township	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 532-2850	527	36	14.6	69.4%	36 (6.8%)	328 (62.2%)	121 (23.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.6%)	23.9	784^th of 1005 public elementary schools	22.0%		21	803^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	20.6%	19	24.8	32.0					28.3	24.8	35.1					29.8	23.7		23.7		$12,875	$1,516	$11,359

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Phalen Leadership Academy at Francis Scott Key School 103

What is the racial makeup of Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103?

Students at Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 are 55% African American, 42% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 a good school?

Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 ranks in the bottom 6.2% of Indiana elementary schools.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 689 students attended Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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