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#1665 of 1,823 schools in IN

Ernie Pyle School 90

Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN

An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3351 W 18th St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

  • Math 24% vs IN 46% (2025)
  • Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.4% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.6% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-28.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-14.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$23,197
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Ernie Pyle School 90 score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency24%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
46%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency16%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
22%
2025
Math
24%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ernie Pyle School 90 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat 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

$45,198

Median home value

$104,300

Median rent

$1,050/mo

College educated

17.3%

Homeownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

23.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hagia Sophia Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–90.2 mi33Compare →
Allegiant Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.6K–51.0 mi154Compare →
The Path SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–81.0 mi612Compare →
Matchbook LearningCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–81.1 mi642Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Indianapolis Public Schools

Schools in district
48
Rank in district
#36 of 47
District spending per student
$23,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ernie Pyle School 90 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ernie Pyle School 90

Ernie Pyle School 90 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,665 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ernie Pyle School 90

What grades does Ernie Pyle School 90 serve?

Ernie Pyle School 90 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Ernie Pyle School 90?

Ernie Pyle School 90 has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle School 90?

The student-teacher ratio at Ernie Pyle School 90 is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ernie Pyle School 90 rank in IN?

Ernie Pyle School 90 ranks #1,665 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Ernie Pyle School 90's MySchoolScout rating?

Ernie Pyle School 90 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Ernie Pyle School 90?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernie Pyle School 90 has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ernie Pyle School 90 a charter school?

No, Ernie Pyle School 90 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ernie Pyle School 90 a Title I school?

No, Ernie Pyle School 90 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernie Pyle School 90?

60.8% of students at Ernie Pyle School 90 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 – 6th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 46222)
37,608
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
31.4
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 46222; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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