Below Average
#1539 of 1,823 schools in IN
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools
321 N Linwood Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
262
Student-Teacher
10.5:1
Score
4.4
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Indiana schools
#1,539 of 1,823
In Indianapolis
#144 of 222
public schools
In district
#27 of 47
Indianapolis Public Schools
School environment
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
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About Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools. Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 serves approximately 262 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,539 of 1,823 schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- District avg 5.1
- IN avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
43% of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 — Students at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.1/10.
How Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 Compares
See how Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
321 N Linwood Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paramount Brookside (rated 7.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SHEPHERD COMMUNITY ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, George W Julian School 57 (rated 7.3/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SHEPHERD COMMUNITY ACADEMY Indianapolis | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Christian Park School 82 Indianapolis | 0.9 mi | 3.5 |
| LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis | 0.9 mi | 6.7 |
| SCECINA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Indianapolis | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| George W Julian School 57 Indianapolis | 1.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind Indianapolis | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
| Paramount Englewood Indianapolis | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Brookside School 54 Indianapolis | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Irvington Preparatory Academy Indianapolis | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Paramount Brookside Indianapolis | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| THE OAKS ACADEMY - BROOKSIDE Indianapolis | 1.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Anna Brochhausen School 88 Indianapolis | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Thomas D Gregg School 15 Indianapolis | 1.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Victory College Prep Indianapolis | 2.1 mi | 7.7 |
| James Russell Lowell School 51 Indianapolis | 2.1 mi | 5.0 |
| TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools Indianapolis | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| Theodore Potter School 74 Indianapolis | 2.1 mi | 4.2 |
| William McKinley School 39 Indianapolis | 2.2 mi | 7.0 |
| H L Harshman Middle School Indianapolis | 2.2 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46201 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,183
Median Home Value
$150,600
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
31,650
College Educated
25.5%
Homeownership
46.9%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
26.4%
Median Age
34.3
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| Butler Elementary School Butler, IN | 4.3 |
| Dollens Elementary Oolitic, IN | 4.3 |
| George L Myers Elementary School Portage, IN | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 serve?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 has an enrollment of approximately 262 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 rank in IN?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 ranks #1,539 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 a charter school?
No, Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 a Title I school?
No, Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58?
60.3% of students at Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 262
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 60.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4258
Resources & Links
District
Indianapolis Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 21,863
- Schools in District
- 48
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,197
- District Rank
- #27 of 47
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