Theodore Potter School 74

1601 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Theodore Potter School 74 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Theodore Potter School 74 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

School Overview

Theodore Potter School 74's student population of 254 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Theodore Potter School 74 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 Theodore Potter School 74 is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1552 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
38%
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20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Theodore Potter School 74 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Theodore Potter School 74 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
70%
14%
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Black
9%
13%
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White
15%
64%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Theodore Potter School 74 and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Theodore Potter School 74 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Theodore Potter School 74's ranking?
Theodore Potter School 74 is ranked #1552 out of 1,763 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Theodore Potter School 74?
254 students attend Theodore Potter School 74.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Theodore Potter School 74 students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore Potter School 74?
Theodore Potter School 74 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Theodore Potter School 74 offer ?
Theodore Potter School 74 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Theodore Potter School 74 part of?
Theodore Potter School 74 is part of Indianapolis School District.
In what neighborhood is Theodore Potter School 74 located?
Theodore Potter School 74 is located in the Near Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 6 other public schools located in Near Eastside.

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5   3/2/2019
Good school
- Posted by Parent - Maria

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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