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James Whitcomb Riley School 43

150 W 40th St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

James Whitcomb Riley School 43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1738 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James Whitcomb Riley School 43, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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.
6-9%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of James Whitcomb Riley School 43 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
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
79%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in James Whitcomb Riley School 43.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in James Whitcomb Riley School 43 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 275 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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