Organization and Contact
Organization Type
For Profit
Website Address
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Indianapolis, IN
Contact Name
Circle City Readers Admin
Contact Email
circlecityreaders@gmail.com
Program Overview
Mission
The mission of Circle City Readers is to enhance the foundational literacy skills of Indianapolis students and to ensure their continued educational success. The program is supported by a dedicated staff of tutors who prioritize the building of academic skills and strong relationships.
Program Description
Circle City Readers aims to eliminate the literacy gap for K-3 students in Marion County through high-impact, small-group tutoring so that every Indianapolis student has the foundational skills needed to thrive in school and beyond. We serve the public school students most at-risk for not meeting grade-level literacy goals from the highest-need zip codes in Marion County.
Type of service
Tutoring Program
Year Program Launched
2023
States of Operation
Indiana
Operation Locations
Indianapolis, IN
Students and Offerings
Number of Students Served in the Most Recent School Year
250-499
Grade Levels
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Reading
Languages of Instruction
English
Delivery Model and Staffing
Delivery Mode
In-Person
Setting
During School
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4
Number of Weeks Per Program
13-20 weeks, 20-38 weeks
Number of Sessions Per Week
Three days per week, Four days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30 minutes or less
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher, Pre-Service Teacher, K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide, College/University Student (e.g., any college/university student who is not a pre-service teacher), Parent/Guardian/Caregiver
Race/Ethnicity breakdown of tutors
Asian 3%, Black or African American 38%, Hispanic or Latino 18%, and White 41%
Does your program engage with parents?
No
Customer and Cost
Customer Type
School, Student
Research Evidence
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No