Emma Donnan Elementary 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)19%
12%
Black
(19-20)44%
13%
White
(19-20)28%
67%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)8%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% IN state average).
How many students attend Emma Donnan Elementary School?
298 students attend Emma Donnan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Emma Donnan Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Emma Donnan Elementary School offer ?
Emma Donnan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Emma Donnan Elementary School part of?
Emma Donnan Elementary School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
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