IPS to stop using Enroll Indy, drawing criticism from charter school leaders

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is discontinuing its use of Enroll Indy, a common enrollment platform used by both district and charter schools, in favor of PowerSchool, a platform already familiar to parents. This change, effective for the 2027-28 school year, is aimed at saving the district money and streamlining the enrollment process for families.

However, the decision has drawn criticism from charter school leaders, who argue it may violate state law and disrupt the already complex enrollment system. Enroll Indy, a nonprofit launched about a decade ago, aimed to simplify enrollment by offering a unified application, school information, and enrollment assistance. The district's move to PowerSchool, which will take effect for the next school year, will require families to use separate platforms for district and charter schools, leading to confusion and instability.

Enroll Indy's board expressed disappointment at the decision, emphasizing their commitment to providing families with efficient, equitable access to enrollment at high-quality schools. Despite the criticism, IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson maintains that the district's focus is on simplifying the enrollment process and redirecting cost savings back into classrooms.