Snacks Crossing Elementary School

5455 W 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 633 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Snacks Crossing Elementary School 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Snacks Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Snacks Crossing Elementary School's student population of 633 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
633 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Snacks Crossing Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snacks Crossing Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1654 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
38%
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13%
41%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
14%
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Black
65%
13%
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White
4%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart display the diversity score of Snacks Crossing Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snacks Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Snacks Crossing Elementary School often compared to?
Snacks Crossing Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Snacks Crossing Elementary School?
633 students attend Snacks Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Snacks Crossing Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snacks Crossing Elementary School?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Snacks Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Snacks Crossing Elementary School part of?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School is part of MSD Pike Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Snacks Crossing Elementary School located?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School is located in the Snacks And Guion Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Snacks And Guion Creek.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 633 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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