Jonathan Jennings School 109

6150 Gateway Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jonathan Jennings School 109 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jonathan Jennings School 109 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Jonathan Jennings School 109's student population of 289 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
289 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Jonathan Jennings School 109 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 Jonathan Jennings School 109 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1578 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
38%
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10-14%
41%
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15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jonathan Jennings School 109 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
66%
14%
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Black
27%
13%
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White
4%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonathan Jennings School 109's ranking?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 is ranked #1578 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?
15-19% 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 Jonathan Jennings School 109?
289 students attend Jonathan Jennings School 109.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Jonathan Jennings School 109 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Jennings School 109?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jonathan Jennings School 109 offer ?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jonathan Jennings School 109 part of?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Jonathan Jennings School 109 located?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 289 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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