Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8, James A Garfield School 31 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 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A Garfield School 31 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James A Garfield School 31's student population of 255 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James A Garfield School 31 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 James A Garfield School 31 is 0.70, which is more 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
#1605 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
24%
13%
White
43%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James A Garfield School 31's ranking?
James A Garfield School 31 is ranked #1605 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James A Garfield School 31 often compared to?
James A Garfield School 31is often viewed alongside schools like Emmerich Manual High School, Christel House South by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend James A Garfield School 31?
255 students attend James A Garfield School 31.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of James A Garfield School 31 students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A Garfield School 31?
James A Garfield School 31 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James A Garfield School 31 offer ?
James A Garfield School 31 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is James A Garfield School 31 part of?
James A Garfield School 31 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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