Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jonathan Jennings School 109 serves the west part of Indianapolis, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Children Come First
School Rankings
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School is 0.52, which is less 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
#1506 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
64%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2009–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1506 out of 1,743 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School?
275 students attend Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School part of?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School located?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 - An Exploratory School is located in the Northwest High School neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Northwest High School.
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