Francis W Parker School 56
Tel:
(317)226-4256
- Francis W Parker School 56 serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (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 40-44% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Francis W Parker School 56 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Francis W Parker School 56's student population of 292 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 292 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Francis W Parker School 56's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Francis W Parker School 56 is 0.47, 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 | #1610 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 12% |
| Black | 71% | 12% |
| White | 12% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Francis W Parker School 56 is Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Center For Inquiry School 27 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Indianapolis Academy Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 94 students
0.3 miles
1145 E 22nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)653-4009 0.3 K-5 94 - Indianapolis Center For Inquiry School 27 Grades: PK-8 | 443 students
0.9 miles
545 E 19th St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317)226-4227 0.9 PK-8 443 - Indianapolis Kipp Indy Unite Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 305 students
0.9 miles
1740 E 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317)547-5477 0.9 K-2 305 - Indianapolis Carpe Diem - Meridian Campus Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 137 students
1.1 miles
2240 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-7497 1.1 6-12 137 - Indianapolis The Mind Program High School Charter School
Grades: M
1.2 miles
109 East 19th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(414)364-0201 1.2 M n/a
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