Rooted School Indianapolis serves 138 students in grades 7-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rooted School Indianapolis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rooted School Indianapolis's student population of 138 students has grown by 137% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rooted School Indianapolis is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
96%
13%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rooted School Indianapolis?
138 students attend Rooted School Indianapolis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Rooted School Indianapolis students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rooted School Indianapolis?
Rooted School Indianapolis has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rooted School Indianapolis offer ?
Rooted School Indianapolis offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Rooted School Indianapolis part of?
Rooted School Indianapolis is part of Rooted School Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Rooted School Indianapolis located?
Rooted School Indianapolis is located in the Arlington Woods neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Arlington Woods.
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