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#1783 of 1,823 schools in IN
Garden City Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Wayne Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Wayne Township elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4901 Rockville Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46224
- Math 10% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 14% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden City Elementary School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 40 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 Garden City 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$53,731
Median home value
$166,500
Median rent
$1,048/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
37.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46224; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoades Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Maplewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| The Path SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Carl G Fisher Elementary School 1Enrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Msd Wayne Township
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,573NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden City Elementary School is listed in MSD Wayne Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden City Elementary School
Garden City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Wayne Township, serving approximately 782 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,783 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden City Elementary School
What grades does Garden City Elementary School serve?
Garden City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden City Elementary School rank in IN?
Garden City Elementary School ranks #1,783 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Garden City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Garden City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden City Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garden City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Garden City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Garden City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden City Elementary School?
84.1% of students at Garden City 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 782
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.6%
- Phone
- (317) 988-8300
- Area population (ZIP 46224)
- 39,858
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 46224; 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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