Very Good
#680 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 37% in state
William Mckinley School 39
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
1733 Spann Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203
- Math 40% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Mckinley School 39 score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
60.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Mckinley School 39 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$55,375
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$1,022/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| Emmaus Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Invent Learning HubCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 179 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross Central SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #12 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
William Mckinley School 39 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Mckinley School 39
William Mckinley School 39 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #680 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Mckinley School 39
What grades does William Mckinley School 39 serve?
William Mckinley School 39 serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend William Mckinley School 39?
William Mckinley School 39 has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley School 39?
The student-teacher ratio at William Mckinley School 39 is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Mckinley School 39 rank in IN?
William Mckinley School 39 ranks #680 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is William Mckinley School 39's MySchoolScout rating?
William Mckinley School 39 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 William Mckinley School 39?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Mckinley School 39 has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Mckinley School 39 a charter school?
No, William Mckinley School 39 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Mckinley School 39 a Title I school?
No, William Mckinley School 39 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Mckinley School 39?
60.9% of students at William Mckinley School 39 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4239
- Area population (ZIP 46203)
- 37,297
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 46203; 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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