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#1689 of 1,823 schools in IN
Clinton Young Elementary School
Elementary School · Perry Township Schools · Indianapolis, IN
A Perry Township Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5740 McFarland Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
- Math 26% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clinton Young Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clinton Young Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 11Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,993
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46227; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Gray Road Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Jeremiah Gray Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Calvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 200 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Perry Township Schools
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #17 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clinton Young Elementary School is listed in Perry Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clinton Young Elementary School
Clinton Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Perry Township Schools, serving approximately 605 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,689 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clinton Young Elementary School
What grades does Clinton Young Elementary School serve?
Clinton Young Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Clinton Young Elementary School?
Clinton Young Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Young Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clinton Young Elementary School rank in IN?
Clinton Young Elementary School ranks #1,689 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Clinton Young Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clinton Young Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Clinton Young Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clinton Young Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Clinton Young Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clinton Young Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clinton Young Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clinton Young Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clinton Young Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Clinton Young Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.6%
- Phone
- (317) 789-3400
- Area population (ZIP 46227)
- 57,164
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46227; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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