Winding Ridge Elementary School

11825 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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1/
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Bottom 50%
Winding Ridge Elementary School serves 627 students in grades 1-6.
Winding Ridge 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 8% (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 13% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winding Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Winding Ridge Elementary School's student population of 627 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Winding Ridge 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 Winding Ridge Elementary School is 0.39, 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
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#1643 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
77%
13%
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White
5%
66%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Winding Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Winding Ridge Elementary School is ranked #1643 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Winding Ridge Elementary School?
627 students attend Winding Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Winding Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winding Ridge Elementary School?
Winding Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Winding Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Winding Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Winding Ridge Elementary School part of?
Winding Ridge Elementary School is part of Metropolitan School District Lawrence Township.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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