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#1036 of 1,823 schools in IN
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Lawrence Township elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8502 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46256
- Math 42% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$86,529
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46256; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
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.
Msd Lawrence Township
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is listed in MSD Lawrence Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Lawrence Township, serving approximately 766 students in grades 1st-6th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,036 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch
What grades does Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch serve?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch ranks #1,036 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch?
69.7% of students at Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 766
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (317) 964-4600
- Area population (ZIP 46256)
- 21,785
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 46256; 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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