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#1761 of 1,823 schools in IN
James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 W 40th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Math 5% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 5% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 5% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (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
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School for Community LearningPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| St Joan of Arc/diocesePrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| St Thomas Aquinas SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 187 | Compare → |
| Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.9 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #44 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
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Whitcomb Riley School 43
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 312 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,761 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Whitcomb Riley School 43
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley School 43 serve?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has an enrollment of approximately 312 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
The student-teacher ratio at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Whitcomb Riley School 43 rank in IN?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks #1,761 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is James Whitcomb Riley School 43's MySchoolScout rating?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James Whitcomb Riley School 43 a charter school?
No, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Whitcomb Riley School 43 a Title I school?
No, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
54.2% of students at James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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
- 312
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.7%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4243
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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