Serving 493 students in grades 1-5, Homecroft Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Homecroft Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Indianapolis, IN, covering an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the farthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homecroft Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Motto
Our mission is to embrace students where they are and encourage them to reach beyond their current abilities.
School Rankings
Homecroft Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homecroft Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#794 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
26%
14%
White
38%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homecroft Elementary School's ranking?
Homecroft Elementary School is ranked #794 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Homecroft Elementary School often compared to?
Homecroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Macarthur Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Homecroft Elementary School?
493 students attend Homecroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Homecroft Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homecroft Elementary School?
Homecroft Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Homecroft Elementary School offer ?
Homecroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homecroft Elementary School part of?
Homecroft Elementary School is part of Perry Township Schools.
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