Nora Elementary School

1000 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nora Elementary 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 31% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nora Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Nora Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
2020
School Calendar
School Motto
Many Families, One Nora
School Mascot
Panthers

School Rankings

Nora Elementary 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 Nora Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1341 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
39%
24%
41%
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
35%
13%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nora Elementary School's ranking?
Nora Elementary School is ranked #1341 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Nora Elementary School often compared to?
Nora Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenbriar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Nora Elementary School?
486 students attend Nora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Nora Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nora Elementary School?
Nora Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nora Elementary School offer ?
Nora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nora Elementary School part of?
Nora Elementary School is part of MSD Washington Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Nora Elementary School located?
Nora Elementary School is located in the Nora And Far Northside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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