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Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 274 students in Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public School in Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
1,914 Schools
# Students
274 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#354 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)80.8%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
77%
14%
% White
2%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,964 is higher than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,456 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,964
$16,486
Spending / Student
$19,456
$16,362
Best Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Louis B Russell Jr School 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3445 N Central
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 226-4248
Gr: PK-6 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District?
Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District manages 1 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District?
Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District is ranked #355 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District?
77% of Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District?
Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Phalen Leadership Academy At Louis B Russell School 48 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,456 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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