Tindley Summit Academy

Indianapolis, Indiana — 1 schools

226
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,054
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Tindley Summit Academy operates 1 public schools serving 226 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 312 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Marion County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,054 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 4.2% local, 62.3% state, and 33.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #40 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 47.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.0% African American, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% White across the district's schools.

Tindley Summit Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Tindley Summit Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Tindley Summit Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Tindley Summit Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 85.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Tindley Summit Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 47.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

33.5%
Federal
62.3%
State
4.2%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
40 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Marion County county, where this district is located.

$1,118
Studio/mo
$1,267
1 BR/mo
$1,473
2 BR/mo
$1,907
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Tindley Summit Academy.

White 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 75.0%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

47.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Tindley Summit Academy

School Enrollment
Tindley Summit Academy
Charter
312

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Tindley Summit Academy?

Tindley Summit Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 226 students.

How much does Tindley Summit Academy spend per student?

Tindley Summit Academy spends $14,054 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #40 in Indiana.

What is the average rent near Tindley Summit Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Marion County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Tindley Summit Academy?

Tindley Summit Academy students are 75.0% African American, 20.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Tindley Summit Academy?

Tindley Summit Academy has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #40 out of 373 districts in Indiana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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