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#1719 of 1,823 schools in IN
William Penn School 49
Elementary School · Indianapolis Public Schools · Indianapolis, IN
An Indianapolis Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1720 W Wilkins St, Indianapolis, IN 46221
- Math 7% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Penn School 49 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
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 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
64.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Penn School 49 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 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$58,316
Median home value
$174,900
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46221; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Webster School 46Enrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Edison School of the Arts 47Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Christel House Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Center for Inquiry School 70Enrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | Not available | 454 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Indianapolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #43 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 Penn School 49 is listed in Indianapolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Penn School 49
William Penn School 49 is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Indianapolis Public Schools, serving approximately 452 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,719 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Penn School 49
What grades does William Penn School 49 serve?
William Penn School 49 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend William Penn School 49?
William Penn School 49 has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn School 49?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn School 49 is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Penn School 49 rank in IN?
William Penn School 49 ranks #1,719 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is William Penn School 49's MySchoolScout rating?
William Penn School 49 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Penn School 49?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Penn School 49 has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Penn School 49 a charter school?
No, William Penn School 49 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Penn School 49 a Title I school?
No, William Penn School 49 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Penn School 49?
64.2% of students at William Penn School 49 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
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.9%
- Phone
- (317) 226-4249
- Area population (ZIP 46221)
- 26,255
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 46221; 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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