Pleasant Run Elementary School

1800 N Franklin Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Pleasant Run Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Pleasant Run Elementary School 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 13% (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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Pleasant Run Elementary School's student population of 533 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
533 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Pleasant Run Elementary School 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 Pleasant Run Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1620 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
32%
13%
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Black
49%
13%
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White
11%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Run Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Run Elementary School is ranked #1620 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Run Elementary School?
533 students attend Pleasant Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pleasant Run Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Run Elementary School?
Pleasant Run Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pleasant Run Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Pleasant Run Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Run Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Warren Township.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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