Elder W Diggs School 42
Tel:
(317)226-4242
- Elder W Diggs School 42 serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Elder W Diggs School 42 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Elder W Diggs School 42's student population of 481 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Elder W Diggs School 42's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elder W Diggs School 42 is 0.35, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1722 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 12% |
| Black | 80% | 12% |
| White | 4% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Elder W Diggs School 42 is Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Washington Carver School 87 (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Washington Carver School 87 (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis George Washington Carver School 87 Grades: PK-8 | 337 students
0.6 miles
2411 Indpls Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)226-4287 0.6 PK-8 337 - Indianapolis Riverside School 44 Grades: 3-6
0.7 miles
2033 Sugar Grove Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)226-4244 0.7 3-6 n/a - Indianapolis Vision Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 439 students
1.0 miles
1751 E Riverside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)632-2006 1.0 K-8 439 - Indianapolis Phalen Leadership Academy - In Inc Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 310 students
1.1 miles
3920 Baker Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)333-6980 1.1 K-5 310 - Indianapolis Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
1.2 miles
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-7497 1.2 6-12 137
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