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The Genius School

Indianapolis, IN

CharterElementary · Grades K–6
4010 N Sherman Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46226(317) 643-5430
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Approaches Expectations for 2022–23.

K–8

E/La academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Math academic achievement
Does Not Meet Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Approaches Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Approaches Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

English language arts

65 students tested

16.9% at or above proficiency in 2023–24.

  • Above proficiency1
  • At proficiency10
  • Approaching proficiency14
  • Below proficiency40

Math

64 students tested

15.6% at or above proficiency in 2023–24.

  • Above proficiency1
  • At proficiency9
  • Approaching proficiency12
  • Below proficiency42

Science

27 students tested

18.5% at or above proficiency in 2023–24.

  • Above proficiency1
  • At proficiency4
  • Approaching proficiency9
  • Below proficiency13

Social studies (grade 5)

16 students tested

0.0% at or above proficiency in 2023–24.

  • Above proficiency0
  • At proficiency0
  • Approaching proficiency1
  • Below proficiency15
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

59.9% of students were chronically absent in 2023–24.

Measure2022–232023–24
Total student count128157
Chronically absent39.1% · 5059.9% · 94

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

136 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino11.8%
x
White2.9%
x
Black or African American80.9%
x
Asian0.0%
x
Two or More Races3.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.7%
x
Admissions

Updated 7mo ago

The Genius School’s website directs new K–6 families to apply through Enroll Indy’s OneMatch online application and to list “The Genius School” as their #1 school choice. For the 2026–27 school year, Enroll Indy’s posted timeline shows Round 1 opening November 5, 2025, closing January 29, 2026, with results released February 20, 2026; Round 2 opens January 30, 2026, closes April 10, 2026, with results released May 1, 2026. The school’s enrollment page emphasizes meeting Indiana immunization requirements (keeping shots up to date) as part of being able to attend. If a grade level is full, the school instructs families to join its waitlist, and states that as seats open up, the Enrollment Coordinator will contact families on a first-come, first-served basis. Enroll Indy notes that lottery placement is influenced by a student’s ranked choices and the school’s enrollment-policy priorities (examples given include geography and sibling status), but The Genius School’s website does not clearly list which specific priority categories it uses.

Admissions Timeline

Updated 7mo ago

Application DeadlineApr 10
Lottery DateMay 1
Enrollment OpensNov 5
Waitlist: Available
After-School Care

Updated 7mo ago

Available
3:45 pm - 6:00 pm
$75 per week (Cost covers both Before and After Care)

The Genius School partners with The Riley Youth Community Center (TRYCC) to provide licensed, on-campus before- and after-school care. The program is described as safe, structured, and values-aligned, with activities such as homework help & academic support, STEM and literacy activities, arts/crafts and hands-on enrichment, and games/movement/team building.

Public school directory

NCES ID 181323102754

District
The Genius School
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
136 students
Teachers (FTE)
10

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