Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry 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 9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carl Wilde School 79 serves the west part of Indianapolis, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School's student population of 472 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1669 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
73%
15%
Black
18%
14%
White
5%
62%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School's ranking?
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School is ranked #1669 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School?
472 students attend Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School?
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School offer ?
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School part of?
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School located?
Carl Wilde School 79 Center For Inquiry - An Inquiry School is located in the Eagledale neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other public schools located in Eagledale.
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