Irvington Community Schools

What Irvington Community Schools does

Irvington Community Schools (ICS), legally Irvington Community School, Inc., is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charter school system operating three campuses on the East Side of Indianapolis: Irvington Community Elementary School (ICES, grades K-5), Irvington Community Middle School (ICMS, grades 6-8), and Irvington Preparatory Academy (IPA, grades 9-12). Founded in 2002 as one of Indiana's first public charter schools, ICS delivers a tuition-free K-12 education emphasizing whole-child development, social-emotional learning (Second Step curriculum for K-8; Wyman Teen Outreach Program for 9-12), small class sizes (hybrid model classes of 13-14 students at ICMS, capped at approximately 250 middle school students), and a 185-day academic calendar exceeding the Indiana 180-day requirement. High school offerings include AP coursework, dual-credit partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College and Indiana University-Bloomington, and a service-learning graduation pathway with 20-40 hour requirements.

ICS operates on a per-pupil state funding model from the Indiana General Fund as its primary revenue source, augmented by federal ESSER COVID-19 relief, private donations (PayPal Giving Fund, DonorsChoose.org, Kroger Community Rewards, Angel Fund), and a limited $500-per-child state facilities allowance that does not match the approximately $2,000-per-student facilities and transportation funding that traditional public schools receive. Technology infrastructure is standard K-12: PowerSchool for student information, NWEA MAP for adaptive assessment, and standard communication tools; the organization does not develop proprietary technology. ICS holds a seven-year renewable charter with the Indianapolis Mayor's Office of Education Innovation (OEI), participates in the Enroll Indy unified K-12 enrollment platform, and offers a tier of partnerships with Community Health Network, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, and local nonprofits for service learning. The organization is governed by a Board of Governors, has 101-250 employees, and is currently conducting a CEO search.

Name

Irvington Community Schools

Legal name

Irvington Community School, Inc.

Website

https://ics-charter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Irvington Community Schools is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) K-12 public charter school system on the East Side of Indianapolis, operating three campuses (K-5, 6-8, 9-12) that deliver tuition-free education, AP and dual-credit coursework, and structured social-emotional learning to East Side families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJACAC

Charter School Networks (Multi-Site)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Charter K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJAAAE

Public K–12 Combined Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Charter school services
• Social-emotional learning
• College preparatory programs
• Dual-credit coursework

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: Charter schools receive per pupil basic tuition support from the Indiana General Fund. Does not include property tax funding that traditional public schools receive. This is the primary funding source.
2. Federal COVID-19 Relief: ESSER II and ESSER III emergency Covid-19 relief funding from federal government for expanding support staff operations and learning recovery.
3. Private Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, groups, businesses through check, PayPal, or DonorsChoose.org. EIN 26-0037185. Angel Fund for family meal assistance.
4. Facilities Funding (Limited): For 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 school years, charters received $500 per child from state to help defray facilities-related expenses. Unlike traditional schools, charters do not receive regular facilities funding (approximately $2,000 per student) or transportation funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Irvington Community Schools operates a tuition-free K-12 public charter school system on the East Side of Indianapolis through three campuses: Irvington Community Elementary School (K-5), Irvington Community Middle School (6-8), and Irvington Preparatory Academy (9-12). The system delivers a rigorous, Indiana-standards-aligned academic curriculum enriched with social-emotional learning, Advanced Placement and dual-credit coursework, service learning, athletics, and a 185-day instructional calendar. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the organization is funded primarily through per-pupil state tuition support and private donations.

Product overview

Irvington Community Schools operates as a unified K-12 public charter school system with three distinct campus brands: Irvington Community Elementary School (ICES, K-5), Irvington Community Middle School (ICMS, 6-8), and Irvington Preparatory Academy (IPA, 9-12). The system's core educational offering spans these three campuses, supported by specialized programs including a Social and Emotional Learning curriculum (Second Step for K-8, Wyman Teen Outreach Program for 9-12), High Ability Program for gifted learners, Advanced Placement and dual-credit coursework at IPA, Service Learning programs, comprehensive athletics (IHSAA-affiliated), and summer remediation programs. Additional support services include before/after care via YMCA partnership and academic policies like the No Zero Policy at IPA. The unified enrollment system is managed through Enroll Indy, while student information is tracked via PowerSchool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Irvington Community Elementary School (ICES) Tuition-free K-5 public charter school campus providing academic coaching, whole-child development, cultural classes (Art, Music, Physical Education) multiple times weekly, and Second Step social-emotional learning curriculum.
• Irvington Community Middle School (ICMS) Tuition-free grades 6-8 public charter middle school with hybrid model class sizes of 13-14 students, relationship-centered approach, Cultures rotation (Physical Education, Visual Art, Computer Applications, Choir/Band), and Spanish instruction.
• Irvington Preparatory Academy (IPA) Tuition-free grades 9-12 college-preparatory high school integrating analytic and intuitive learning through project-based learning, service-based learning, and social-emotional learning; offers Advanced Placement courses, dual-credit programs through Ivy Tech and Indiana University-Bloomington, and the Wyman Teen Outreach Program.
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Comprehensive SEL program featuring Second Step curriculum for grades K-8 and Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) for grades 9-12, focusing on social-emotional development through service learning and community engagement.
• Before and After Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% first-attempt pass rate on US Naturalization exam (27/29 students, Semester 1)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wyman CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Wyman Teen Outreach Program (TOP) focuses on social and emotional development through service learning and community engagement. IPA has one of the most substantial Wyman partnerships in Indiana state, with intent for every student to qualify for a service-based learning pathway to graduation.
• Second StepcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Second Step SEL curriculum adopted by ICES and ICMS starting 2019-2020 school year for grades K-8. Structured curriculum develops students through CASEL-recognized program.
• Enroll IndycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Nonprofit organization focused on streamlining K-12 public school enrollment in Indianapolis. Mission to help families choose schools meeting their children's needs through one-stop enrollment process. Methodology similar to Denver, New Orleans, Newark, and Washington D.C. ICS participates along with IPS and other charter schools.
• YMCA of Greater IndianapoliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with YMCA of Greater Indianapolis provides Before and After School Care Program at ICES. Before Care runs 6:30am-7:30am; After Care runs 3:15pm-6pm. Includes free dinner after 3:15pm. YMCA determines and manages program rates with financial assistance available for qualifying families.
• Community Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Health Network provides nursing and therapeutic services to ICS students as part of the school's comprehensive support system. Services include nursing care and therapeutic services integrated into the school's social and emotional learning initiative.
• PayPalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayPal Giving Fund used for secure online donations to ICS and the Angel Fund. Accepts VISA, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover for credit card donations.
• DonorsChoose.orgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClassroom funding platform where teachers can list projects for ICES, ICMS, and IPA. Separate school pages for each campus. Donors can watch for matching contribution days offered by the platform.
• KrogerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKroger Community Rewards program allows shoppers to link their Kroger Plus card to ICS, earning donations based on eligible purchases.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPA offers Dual-Credit courses through Ivy Tech including English, History, College Algebra, Biology, and Trigonometry. These courses count toward both high school graduation and college credit.
• Indiana University-BloomingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIPA offers Dual-Credit Spanish classes for years 3-5 through Indiana University-Bloomington, providing advanced language students with college credit.
• Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationNWEA's MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments used for adaptive testing in grades K-5 (fall, winter, spring) to track academic growth. Tests adapt to each child's level of learning.
• INvestEd IndianaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana's free expert resource for students and parents seeking help with planning for education beyond high school. Assists families with understanding how to fund college wisely and minimize student loan debt.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths8 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IrvCommunity
• Facebookfacebook.com/irvingtonschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/irvingtonschools

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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