Eleanor Skillen School 34
Tel:
(317) 226-4234
- Eleanor Skillen School 34 serves 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Eleanor Skillen School 34 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Eleanor Skillen School 34 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Eleanor Skillen School 34's student population of 414 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 414 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Eleanor Skillen School 34 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Eleanor Skillen School 34 is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1686 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 12% |
| Black | 13% | 12% |
| White | 61% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eleanor Skillen School 34 is Christel House Academy South (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Frederick Douglass School 19 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Frederick Douglass School 19 Grades: PK-8 | 488 students
0.5 miles
2020 Dawson St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 226-4219 0.5 PK-8 488 - Indianapolis Emma Donnan Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 260 students
0.8 miles
1202 East Troy Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979 0.8 K-6 260 - Indianapolis Emma Donnan Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 351 students
0.8 miles
1202 E Troy Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 217-1979 0.8 7-8 351 - Indianapolis Se Neighborhood School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 591 students
0.8 miles
1601 S Barth Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 423-0204 0.8 K-8 591 - Indianapolis Christel House Academy South Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 659 students
0.9 miles
2717 S East St
Indianapolis, IN 46225
(317) 783-4690 0.9 K-12 659
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