Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia 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 32% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for William A Bell School 60 is located in the northern part of Indianapolis, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being around 1.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School's student population of 381 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia 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 William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is 0.64, 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
#1006 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
53%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
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)31.5%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School's ranking?
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is ranked #1006 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School often compared to?
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Harrison School 2 Center For Inquiry, George Washington Carver School 87 - A Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School?
381 students attend William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School?
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School offer ?
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School part of?
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School located?
William Bell School 60 - A Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School is located in the Mapleton Fall Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Mapleton Fall Creek.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is horrible. DON'T SEND YOUR CHILD HERE. This is a passage that my 6th grader wrote on one of her assignments..SOS...Mom I don't learn anything at all this school. This school is sad. This class is sad. They always play around. They aren't ready for the 7th grade. I don't want to go to the 7th grade and not know anything. I HATE THIS SCHOOL. I was very saddened to know my child felt this way. In addition the school is not appealing to the eye. The students curse and teachers have no control over their students. My fourth grader was also threatened by another student that they would bring a gun to school and shoot her. Never again will my children attend an IPS school.
5 10/10/2025
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