Enrollment
368
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Tindley Genesis Academy
Federal NCES profile for Tindley Genesis Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180014502595Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tindley Genesis Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools.
- #59 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tindley Genesis Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tindley Genesis Academy ranks #59 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Tindley Genesis Academy · Indiana
NCES ID 180014502595 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tindley Genesis Academy compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tindley Genesis Academy
Tindley Genesis Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling 368 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.9:1, Tindley Genesis Academy is leaner than roughly 88% of Indiana schools and 25% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 368 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,862 Indiana schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 226 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 157 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 368 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Indianapolis's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate (1,365 students): Tindley Genesis Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 21:1).
Tindley Genesis Academy is a single-school charter district, so Tindley Genesis Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tindley Genesis Academy compares
Tindley Genesis Academy on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 66% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in Indiana - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,530
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 4.1%
White 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Tindley Genesis Academy is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tindley Genesis Academy, which includes Tindley Genesis Academy.
$10,530
Per student
-13%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 67.7%
Federal 32.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~368 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tindley Genesis Academy
How many students attend Tindley Genesis Academy?
Tindley Genesis Academy has 368 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tindley Genesis Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Tindley Genesis Academy is 11.9:1, which is 25% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tindley Genesis Academy?
82.1% of students at Tindley Genesis Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tindley Genesis Academy?
The largest demographic group at Tindley Genesis Academy is African American at 84.5% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tindley Genesis Academy?
Tindley Genesis Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tindley Genesis Academy rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Tindley Genesis Academy ranks #59 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
Is Tindley Genesis Academy a good school?
Tindley Genesis Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tindley Genesis Academy?
None; Tindley Genesis Academy is a single-school charter district, and Tindley Genesis Academy is its only campus.
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