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#1334 of 1,823 schools in IN
George Washington Carver School 87
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2411 Indpls Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Math 30% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Carver School 87 score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 29% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Carver School 87 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$55,435
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Capitol City Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Holy Angels Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Liberty Grove SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 203 | 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.
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
- #20 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
George Washington Carver School 87 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Carver School 87
George Washington Carver School 87 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,334 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Carver School 87
What grades does George Washington Carver School 87 serve?
George Washington Carver School 87 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend George Washington Carver School 87?
George Washington Carver School 87 has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School 87?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver School 87 is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Carver School 87 rank in IN?
George Washington Carver School 87 ranks #1,334 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is George Washington Carver School 87's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Carver School 87 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 George Washington Carver School 87?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver School 87 has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is George Washington Carver School 87 a charter school?
No, George Washington Carver School 87 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Carver School 87 a Title I school?
No, George Washington Carver School 87 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver School 87?
50.9% of students at George Washington Carver School 87 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4287
- Area population (ZIP 46208)
- 22,026
- Area average commute
- 20.5 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 46208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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