The Ralph Waldo Emerson Indianapolis Public School #58 is a historic school building located on N. Linwood St. in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It was built in 1907 according to a design by R.P. Daggett and Co.
Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 serves the southeast part of Indianapolis, IN, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - 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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
48%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)46.9%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-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 Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School's ranking?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School is ranked #1721 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School?
241 students attend Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School offer ?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School part of?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School located?
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 - An Exploratory School is located in the Bosart Brown neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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