Snacks Crossing Elementary School

5455 W 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Snacks Crossing Elementary School serves 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Snacks Crossing 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 9% (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 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Snacks Crossing Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
576 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Snacks Crossing 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 Snacks Crossing Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
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State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
26%
13%
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Black
63%
13%
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White
5%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Snacks Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School is ranked #1633 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Snacks Crossing Elementary School?
576 students attend Snacks Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Snacks Crossing Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snacks Crossing Elementary School?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Snacks Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Snacks Crossing Elementary School part of?
Snacks Crossing Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Pike Township.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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