Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Eleanor Skillen School 34 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eleanor Skillen School 34 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Eleanor Skillen School 34's student population of 341 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eleanor Skillen School 34 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 Eleanor Skillen School 34 is 0.67, 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
#1688 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
23%
13%
White
49%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eleanor Skillen School 34's ranking?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 is ranked #1688 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Eleanor Skillen School 34 often compared to?
Eleanor Skillen School 34is often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Douglass School 19 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 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34?
341 students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Eleanor Skillen School 34 students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Skillen School 34?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eleanor Skillen School 34 offer ?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Eleanor Skillen School 34 part of?
Eleanor Skillen School 34 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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