Overview
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The school enrolls 266 students. It is part of the James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Indiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictJames & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School
County18097
CityIndianapolis
ZIP46235
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID180018802618
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment266
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg51%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)