Very Good
#628 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 34% in state
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
Elementary School · Adelante Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Adelante Schools charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1202 E Troy Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Math 30% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,375
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central CatholicPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Christel House Academy SouthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| Eleanor Skillen School 34Enrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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.
Adelante Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is listed in Adelante Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Adelante Schools, serving approximately 442 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #628 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle
What grades does Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle serve?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle has an enrollment of approximately 442 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle rank in IN?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle ranks #628 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle a charter school?
Yes, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle a Title I school?
No, Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle?
86.2% of students at Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 442
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4272
- Area population (ZIP 46203)
- 37,297
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 46203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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