Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Garden City Elementary 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 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Garden City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Garden City Elementary School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
Garden City Elementary School 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 Garden City Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#1685 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
14%
Black
32%
13%
White
16%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Garden City Elementary School is ranked #1685 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Garden City Elementary School often compared to?
Garden City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rhoades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Garden City Elementary School?
776 students attend Garden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Garden City Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garden City Elementary School?
Garden City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Garden City Elementary School offer ?
Garden City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Garden City Elementary School part of?
Garden City Elementary School is part of MSD Wayne Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Garden City Elementary School located?
Garden City Elementary School is located in the Wayne neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 7 other public schools located in Wayne.
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