Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Francis W Parker School 56 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Francis W Parker School 56 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
73%
13%
White
9%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis W Parker School 56's ranking?
Francis W Parker School 56 is ranked #1631 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Francis W Parker School 56?
274 students attend Francis W Parker School 56.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Francis W Parker School 56 students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis W Parker School 56?
Francis W Parker School 56 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Francis W Parker School 56 offer ?
Francis W Parker School 56 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis W Parker School 56 part of?
Francis W Parker School 56 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Francis W Parker School 56 located?
Francis W Parker School 56 is located in the Martindale Brightwood neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other public schools located in Martindale Brightwood.
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