The Nature School of Central Indiana
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Indianapolis, Indiana 46226 · The Nature School of Central Indiana
#172 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana
#11501 of 50,301 nationally
About The Nature School of Central Indiana
The Nature School of Central Indiana is a charter elementary located in Indianapolis, in the The Nature School of Central Indiana school district of Indiana, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 175 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 172nd of 1,053 ranked elementary schools in Indiana. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 175.
There are 237 schools in Indianapolis; The Nature School of Central Indiana ranks 8th of 221 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)5.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)29.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Nature School of Central Indiana by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 5.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 29.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near The Nature School of Central Indiana
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lawrence Central High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,517 students · 955 m away
Belzer Middle School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,119 students · 1.3 km away
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
750 students · 1.6 km away
Brook Park Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
637 students · 1.9 km away
Skiles Test Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
558 students · 2.1 km away
Crestview Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
591 students · 2.2 km away
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
365 students · 3.2 km away
Thrival Academy
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 3.2 km away
Robert Lee Frost School 106 - a STEM School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students · 3.3 km away
Lawrence North High School
Indianapolis · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,799 students · 3.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Nature School of Central Indiana a good school?
The Nature School of Central Indiana has a Success Index (US) of 69.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #172 of 1,053 in Indiana. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Nature School of Central Indiana rank in Indiana?
The Nature School of Central Indiana ranks #172 of 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana and #11501 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Nature School of Central Indiana?
The Nature School of Central Indiana had 175 students in 2025.
Is The Nature School of Central Indiana a elementary school or a high school?
The Nature School of Central Indiana is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near The Nature School of Central Indiana?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Nature School of Central Indiana; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.