Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58
Tel:
(317)226-4258
- Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58's student population of 382 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 382 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1703 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 12% |
| Black | 46% | 12% |
| White | 29% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indianapolis Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ralph Waldo Emerson School 58 is Thomas Carr Howe Community High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Thomas Carr Howe Community High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Christian Park School 82 (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Indianapolis Thomas Carr Howe Community High School Grades: 7-12 | 541 students
0.5 miles
4900 Julian Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317)217-1980 0.5 7-12 541 - Indianapolis Christian Park School 82 Grades: K-6 | 435 students
0.9 miles
4700 English Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317)226-4282 0.9 K-6 435 - Indianapolis George W Julian School 57 Grades: K-6 | 150 students
1.0 miles
5435 E Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317)226-4257 1.0 K-6 150 - Indianapolis Brookside School 54 Grades: K-6 | 596 students
1.2 miles
3150 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317)226-4254 1.2 K-6 596 - Indianapolis Paramount School Of Excellence Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 719 students
1.4 miles
3020 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317)775-6660 1.4 K-8 719
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