Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory 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 12% (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 72% 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: 416 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniel Webster School 46 serves the southwest part of Indianapolis, covering an approximate area of 5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School's student population of 416 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory 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 Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1677 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Hispanic
46%
15%
Black
18%
14%
White
28%
62%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1677 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School often compared to?
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Academy, Gold Academy 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 39% IN state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School?
416 students attend Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School?
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School part of?
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School located?
Daniel Webster School 46 - An Exploratory School is located in the West Indianapolis neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in West Indianapolis.
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