Circle City Prep Charter School

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Indianapolis, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 66/100 ranks Circle City Prep Charter School #87 of 372 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,087 per pupil, Circle City Prep Charter School ranks #66 of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

321
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,087
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Circle City Prep Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 321 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marion County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,087 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 405 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.4% local, 54.7% state, and 31.9% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 66/100, ranked #87 of 372 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 321:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 48.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.6% African American, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Circle City Preparatory Elementary School, enrolling 321 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Circle City Preparatory Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Circle City Prep Charter School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Circle City Prep Charter School a distant remainder — means Circle City Prep Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Circle City Prep Charter School reports 93.5% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share is above 87.5%, so economic need is widespread across the measured student population. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Circle City Prep Charter School student-counselor ratio is 321:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Circle City Prep Charter School is typically wider than the Circle City Prep Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Circle City Prep Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 48.9% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

31.9%
Federal
54.7%
State
13.4%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
87 / 372
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Circle City Prep Charter School.

White 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 77.6%
Multiracial 2.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

321:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
48.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Circle City Prep Charter School

School Enrollment
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School
Charter
321

How Circle City Prep Charter School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Excel Center - Lafayette Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Excel Center - University Heights Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
The Bloomington Project School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Indiana Agriculture and Technology Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Adelante Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Circle City Prep Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Indiana

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Fort Wayne Community Schools
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Hamilton Southeastern Schools
21,612 students · 22 schools · $12,362/pupil
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Msd Lawrence Township
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Circle City Prep Charter School?

Circle City Prep Charter School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 321 students.

How much does Circle City Prep Charter School spend per student?

Circle City Prep Charter School spends $15,087 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #87 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Circle City Prep Charter School?

Circle City Prep Charter School students are 77.6% African American, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Circle City Prep Charter School?

Circle City Prep Charter School has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #87 out of 372 districts in Indiana.