Excellent
#35 of 1,781 schools in IN
Top 2% in state
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools
150 W 40th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
About James Whitcomb Riley School 43
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is a regular public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Indianapolis. With an enrollment of 312 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1, the school maintains a manageable class environment supported by 25 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a MySchoolScout Rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #192 out of 1,831 schools statewide, placing it in Indiana's 90th percentile.
Its Academic Score of 8.3 out of 10 reflects solid overall performance. Students in English Language Arts and reading show room for growth, while mathematics proficiency also presents opportunities for academic development across grade levels. These metrics suggest the school is actively working to strengthen student achievement in core subjects.
Located at 150 West 40th Street, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 serves families in Indianapolis's Marion County, operating as part of the city's public school system.
Score Breakdown
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James Whitcomb Riley School 43 — Students at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores IN EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 5 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
➡️ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.
How James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Compares
See how James Whitcomb Riley School 43 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
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Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 6% (2019) to 2.5% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has improved from 5% (2019) to 8% (2021).
Location
150 W 40th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2018-2022)
Census data for ZIP 46208 (ACS 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,693
Median Home Value
$160,400
Median Rent
$989/mo
Population
22,729
College Educated
37.2%
Homeownership
52.2%
Avg Commute
20.5 min
Poverty Rate
25.3%
Median Age
30.9
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|---|---|
| Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Indianapolis, IN | 8.7 |
| William McKinley School 39 Indianapolis, IN | 8.7 |
| Eleanor Skillen School 34 Indianapolis, IN | 8.6 |
| Jonathan Jennings School 109 Indianapolis, IN | 8.5 |
| Robert Lee Frost School 106 Indianapolis, IN | 8.5 |
| James A Garfield School 31 Indianapolis, IN | 9.0 |
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 54.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 226-4243
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
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How We Rate Schools
Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.
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Common questions about James Whitcomb Riley School 43
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley School 43 serve?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
The student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Whitcomb Riley School 43 rank in IN?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is ranked #35 out of 1,781 schools in IN.
What is James Whitcomb Riley School 43's MySchoolScout rating?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has a composite rating of 8.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
What are the test scores at James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has 3.5% math proficiency and 6.5% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is James Whitcomb Riley School 43 a charter school?
No, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Whitcomb Riley School 43 a Title I school?
No, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
54.2% of students at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.