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Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 School District

School District · Indianapolis, Indiana

Students: 270
Teachers (FTE): 24

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

1

1 elem

Enrollment

270

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.2:1

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Louis B Russell JR School 48

6.8/10

Indianapolis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

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How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$17,770

+$5,408 vs Indiana median

District size

270 students

Smaller than Indiana median

Top-Rated Schools in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

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1Louis B Russell JR School 486.8 / 10

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About Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48

Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 is a Indianapolis, Indiana school district serving 1 schools.The district educates 270 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. District-level spending was $17,770 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Louis B Russell JR School 48, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 students show an average math proficiency of 14.7% and ELA proficiency of 12.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school.

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Schools in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency14.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency12.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 with test data.

Schools in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48

1 schools

District Details

State
Indiana
City
Indianapolis
Total Enrollment
270
Teachers (FTE)
24
District spending per student
$17,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48?

Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48?

The average composite rating for Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48?

Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48's district-level spending was $17,770 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48?

The average student-teacher ratio in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 is 11.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48?

Louis B Russell JR School 48 is the highest-rated school in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48?

Across schools in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 with test data, the average math proficiency is 14.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 12.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
14.7%
ELA Proficiency
12.5%

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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