George W Julian School 57

5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, George W Julian School 57 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George W Julian School 57 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

George W Julian School 57's student population of 208 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

George W Julian School 57 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W Julian School 57 is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1388 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
38%
25-29%
41%
11-19%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
26%
13%
White
43%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George W Julian School 57's ranking?
George W Julian School 57 is ranked #1388 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are George W Julian School 57 often compared to?
George W Julian School 57is often viewed alongside schools like Irvington Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend George W Julian School 57?
208 students attend George W Julian School 57.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of George W Julian School 57 students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W Julian School 57?
George W Julian School 57 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does George W Julian School 57 offer ?
George W Julian School 57 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George W Julian School 57 part of?
George W Julian School 57 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is George W Julian School 57 located?
George W Julian School 57 is located in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Irvington.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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