Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William Mckinley School 39 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Mckinley School 39 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
William Mckinley School 39's student population of 404 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Last Day of School
Sat. May 23, 2026
School Rankings
William Mckinley School 39 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 Mckinley School 39 is 0.72, 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
#1219 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
22%
13%
White
37%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Mckinley School 39's ranking?
William Mckinley School 39 is ranked #1219 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are William Mckinley School 39 often compared to?
William Mckinley School 39is often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver School 87, Arlington Woods School 99 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend William Mckinley School 39?
404 students attend William Mckinley School 39.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of William Mckinley School 39 students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Mckinley School 39?
William Mckinley School 39 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Mckinley School 39 offer ?
William Mckinley School 39 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Mckinley School 39 part of?
William Mckinley School 39 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is William Mckinley School 39 located?
William Mckinley School 39 is located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Fountain Square.
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