Very Good
#474 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 26% in state
Glenns Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Perry Township Schools · Indianapolis, IN
A Perry Township Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8239 Morgantown Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217
- Math 51% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Glenns Valley Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Glenns Valley 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
$88,326
Median home value
$226,100
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46217; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Parks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 701 | Compare → |
| St Barnabas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| North Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 704 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Glenns Valley Elementary School is listed in Perry Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Glenns Valley Elementary School
Glenns Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Perry Township Schools, serving approximately 528 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #474 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Glenns Valley Elementary School
What grades does Glenns Valley Elementary School serve?
Glenns Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Glenns Valley Elementary School?
Glenns Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenns Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenns Valley Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Glenns Valley Elementary School rank in IN?
Glenns Valley Elementary School ranks #474 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Glenns Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Glenns Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Glenns Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenns Valley Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Glenns Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Glenns Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Glenns Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Glenns Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenns Valley Elementary School?
67.2% of students at Glenns Valley 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (317) 789-2800
- Area population (ZIP 46217)
- 38,659
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 46217; 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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