Serving 268 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ernie Pyle School 90 serves an attendance zone that covers the entire school district in Indianapolis, IN, encompassing approximately 79.5 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.8 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School's student population of 268 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia 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 Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School is 0.55, which is less 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
#1380 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School's ranking?
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School is ranked #1380 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School often compared to?
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarence Farrington School 61 - An Exploratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School?
268 students attend Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School?
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School offer ?
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School part of?
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School located?
Ernie Pyle School 90 - A Paideia School is located in the Eagledale neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other public schools located in Eagledale.
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