Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Francis W Parker School 56 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis W Parker School 56 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Francis W Parker School 56's student population of 307 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Francis W Parker School 56 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis W Parker School 56 is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1648 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
70%
13%
White
13%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis W Parker School 56's ranking?
Francis W Parker School 56 is ranked #1648 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Francis W Parker School 56 often compared to?
Francis W Parker School 56is often viewed alongside schools like Ips/butler Lab At William Bell 60 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Francis W Parker School 56?
307 students attend Francis W Parker School 56.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Francis W Parker School 56 students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis W Parker School 56?
Francis W Parker School 56 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francis W Parker School 56 offer ?
Francis W Parker School 56 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Francis W Parker School 56 part of?
Francis W Parker School 56 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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