Early Learning Center (Closed)

6501 Sunnysdie Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Early Learning Center serves 1,313 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,313 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
51%
14%
White
18%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.66
(22-23)
42.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Early Learning Center?
1,313 students attend Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Early Learning Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Early Learning Center?
Early Learning Center has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early Learning Center offer ?
Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Early Learning Center part of?
Early Learning Center is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Early Learning Center located?
Early Learning Center is located in the Oakland Hills at Geist neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other public schools located in Oakland Hills at Geist.

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