Jonathan Jennings School 109 serves 287 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Jonathan Jennings School 109 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jonathan Jennings School 109's student population of 287 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jonathan Jennings School 109 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jonathan Jennings School 109 is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
13%
Black
43%
13%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #1593 out of 1,755 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Jonathan Jennings School 109?
287 students attend Jonathan Jennings School 109.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Jonathan Jennings School 109 students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jonathan Jennings School 109 offer ?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jonathan Jennings School 109 part of?
Jonathan Jennings School 109 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools School District.
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