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#741 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 41% in state
Louis B Russell JR School 48
Elementary School · Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 · Indianapolis, IN
A Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48 charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3445 N Central, Indianapolis, IN 46205
- Math 20% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louis B Russell JR School 48 score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louis B Russell JR School 48 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 49Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,756
Median home value
$278,000
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
51.3%
Homeownership
51.7%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ips/butler Lab at William Bell 60Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 615 | Compare → |
| St Richard's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Geo Focus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Herron Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 312 | 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.
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.
Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Louis B Russell JR School 48 is listed in Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louis B Russell JR School 48
Louis B Russell JR School 48 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louis B Russell JR School 48
What grades does Louis B Russell JR School 48 serve?
Louis B Russell JR School 48 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Louis B Russell JR School 48?
Louis B Russell JR School 48 has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louis B Russell JR School 48?
The student-teacher ratio at Louis B Russell JR School 48 is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louis B Russell JR School 48 rank in IN?
Louis B Russell JR School 48 ranks #741 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Louis B Russell JR School 48's MySchoolScout rating?
Louis B Russell JR School 48 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Louis B Russell JR School 48?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louis B Russell JR School 48 has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Louis B Russell JR School 48 a charter school?
Yes, Louis B Russell JR School 48 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Louis B Russell JR School 48 a Title I school?
No, Louis B Russell JR School 48 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louis B Russell JR School 48?
80.7% of students at Louis B Russell JR School 48 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 84.1%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4248
- Area population (ZIP 46205)
- 29,196
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 46205; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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