Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James Whitcomb Riley School 43's student population of 275 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1738 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
79%
13%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Whitcomb Riley School 43's ranking?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is ranked #1738 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are James Whitcomb Riley School 43 often compared to?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43is often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver School 87 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
275 students attend James Whitcomb Riley School 43.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of James Whitcomb Riley School 43 students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Whitcomb Riley School 43?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does James Whitcomb Riley School 43 offer ?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is James Whitcomb Riley School 43 part of?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is James Whitcomb Riley School 43 located?
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 is located in the Butler Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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