Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

926^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 8% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Eleanor Skillen School 34 is an elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana that serves 362 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district, which is ranked 300 out of 380 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite spending significantly more per student than the district average, ranging from $15,195 to $19,834 per year, Eleanor Skillen School 34 has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Indiana elementary schools over the past decade. The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates (17.8% to 35.4%), extremely low proficiency rates on state assessments (only 13.76% in English Language Arts and 16.51% in math), and very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (61.6% to 80.89%).

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as William McKinley School 39 and James A Garfield School 31, the performance gap at Eleanor Skillen School 34 is quite stark. These other schools, while still part of the low-performing Indianapolis Public Schools district, are outperforming Eleanor Skillen School 34 by a wide margin on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism. Addressing the root causes of these challenges will be crucial for improving student outcomes at Eleanor Skillen School 34.

328

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,834

Per pupil spending ?

64.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1410 Wade St
Indianapolis, IN 46203

(317) 226-4234

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Students who attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School usually attend:

Middle:	Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
High:	Arsenal Technical High School
	Crispus Attucks High School
	George Washington High School
	Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
	More...
	Shortridge High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.8%

Hispanic:

31.4%

African American:

22.3%

See top rated Indiana elementary schools

Compare Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 5th percentile in 2015 → 8th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (14% vs 38% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (34% vs 17% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school14%

District avg21%

Indiana avg38%

926^th of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 8%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

From bottom 5% (2015) to bottom 8% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Indiana Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

21^st of 34Elementary Schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools

300^th of 380Indianapolis Public Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	9.4	926 of 1005	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.9	849 of 1011	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	8.8	934 of 1016	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	6.3	978 of 1020	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.5	969 of 1016	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	3.5	1006 of 1031	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	4.9	983 of 1027	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	7.8	960 of 1033	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	8.2	983 of 1046	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	6.1	993 of 1040	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	14.9	954 of 1036	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	14.9	950 of 1035	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	21.5	877 of 1015	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	25.6	852 of 1025	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.5	791 of 1009	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.4	818 of 1003	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	14.7	912 of 996	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	23.7	834 of 985	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	22.3	828 of 961	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	16.1	867 of 959	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Math17%

English Language Arts14%

Social Studies11%-27 vs state

Science7%

5.0

2 ratings · 2 written reviews

5★2

4★0

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, January 31, 2019

I absolutely love this school💗💗💗 My children have wonderful teachers. The staff is amazing. Curriculum is on point. All around wonderful school. Mrs. Zack is awesome!!! Mrs. Clady is fabulous!!! Mr. Swartz you rock!!! Mrs. Lotz your amazing!!! #wildcatpride #34family #bullyfreezone #collegebound Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 13, 2015

This school is the best guarded secret in IPS. It has a great principle and great teachers. The building and grounds are well maintained and truly represents the neighborhood in a positive fashion. If you are looking for a school for you Pre-K through 6th grade student, this is the school for you. Close Quote

Schools Near Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)							ILEARN Math (2025)							ILEARN Science (2025)			ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 4th Grade	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School	Public	PK, KG-5	1410 Wade St	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4234	328	33	9.9	64.6%	114 (34.8%)	73 (22.3%)	103 (31.4%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.5%)	9.4	926^th of 1005 public elementary schools	7.9%		16.9	849^th of 1011 public elementary schools	16.0%	77	15.6	3.5	20.0				13.8	20.0	10.3	17.1				16.5	6.9		6.9	11.4	$19,834	$3,632	$16,202
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School	Public	PK, KG-5	2020 Dawson St	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4219	259	24	10.7	71.8%	47 (18.1%)	92 (35.5%)	102 (39.4%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	5.7	983^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	2.2%		7.1	969^th of 1011 public elementary schools	4.2%	14	14.0	9.1	4.3				9.2	22.0	6.8	8.5				12.8	6.8		6.8	0.0	$21,329	$3,598	$17,731
SE Neighborhood School of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-8	1601 S Barth Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	SE Neighborhood School of Excellence	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 423-0204	588	58	10.1	88.1%	232 (39.5%)	113 (19.2%)	182 (31.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (9.4%)	16.5	847^th of 1005 public elementary schools	15.7%		12.3	905^th of 1011 public elementary schools	10.5%	58	15.2	16.4	25.4	21.5	20.6	10.9	18.4	24.2	16.4	26.9	16.9	23.8	6.3	19.2	10.9	15.4	13.3	23.9	$15,255	$1,931	$13,324
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle	Public, Charter	K-8	1202 E Troy Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Adelante Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4272	451	34	13.2	81.4%	100 (22.2%)	150 (33.3%)	172 (38.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.5%)	22.3	796^th of 1005 public elementary schools	20.8%		18.1	834^th of 1011 public elementary schools	17.5%	38	43.9	20.8	11.5	7.7	30.0	16.7	20.7	63.4	39.6	19.2	23.1	20.0	18.2	28.8	10.4	5.8	8.0	5.8	$13,239	$4,034	$9,204
Christel House Academy South	Public, Charter	K-8	2717 S East St	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Christel House Academy South	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 783-4690	513	35	14.8	80.3%	99 (19.3%)	80 (15.6%)	304 (59.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	15.5	855^th of 1005 public elementary schools	14.9%		13.3	896^th of 1011 public elementary schools	11.4%	41	16.3	11.3	32.2	10.9	8.6	19.1	16.4	20.4	28.3	35.6	7.3	11.4	6.0	17.6	13.2	10.9	12.0	8.5	$13,128	$4,744	$8,383
Invent Learning Hub	Public, Charter	K-8	1849 E Pleasant Run Pkwy S Dr	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Invent Learning Hub	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 832-4900	221	19	11.6	94.1%	48 (21.7%)	69 (31.2%)	85 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.6%)	7	963^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	4.2%		6.9	972^nd of 1011 public elementary schools	3.9%	9	13.5	18.8	0.0	4.4	15.4	0.0	9.0	19.4	18.8	16.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	10.7	12.5	4.4	7.7	5.6	$17,850	$5,000	$12,850
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School	Public	PK, KG-5	307 Lincoln St	Indianapolis	46225	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4231	173	25	6.8	65.3%	63 (36.4%)	43 (24.9%)	40 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	23 (13.3%)	36.3	666^th of 1005 public elementary schools	33.7%		22.8	783^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	22.6%	117	26.1	52.2	25.0				34.3	26.1	47.8	20.8				31.4	39.1		39.1	25.0	$23,449	$3,430	$20,019
Bethel Park Elementary \| pilotED Schools	Public, Charter	K-6	2710 Bethel Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	pilotED Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 438-5426	225			68.0%	37 (16.4%)	111 (49.3%)	54 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.2%)	9.6	925^th of 1005 public elementary schools	8.0%		11.6	914^th of 1011 public elementary schools	9.6%	11	8.1	8.3	12.0	24.0			12.2	27.0	22.2	8.0	12.0			18.7	13.9	12.0	13.1	4.0	$13,415	$1,476	$11,939
William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School	Public	PK, KG-5	1733 Spann Ave	Indianapolis	46203	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4239	386	27	14.2	70.2%	147 (38.1%)	63 (16.3%)	134 (34.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.1%)	34.6	679^th of 1005 public elementary schools	32.4%		32.7	698^th of 1011 public elementary schools	31.0%	19	25.5	28.1	26.2				26.6	41.8	38.6	39.3				39.9	35.1		35.1	26.2	$17,722	$3,365	$14,357
Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 E Market St	Indianapolis	46202	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(317) 226-4214	230	18	12.7	77.4%	27 (11.7%)	137 (59.6%)	44 (19.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.6%)	6.3	972^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	3.3%		5.2	995^th of 1011 public elementary schools	1.6%	23	15.2	7.1	9.3				10.6	18.8	21.4	2.3				12.6	7.4		7.4	2.4	$22,500	$3,862	$18,638

Frequently Asked Questions about Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

What schools do graduates of Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School attend?

Students who attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
High : Arsenal Technical High School
High : Crispus Attucks High School
High : George Washington High School
High : Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
High : Shortridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School?

Students at Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School are 35% White, 31% Hispanic, 22% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 328 students attended Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School.

Is Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School a good school?

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Indiana elementary schools.

What district is Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School in?

Indianapolis Public Schools

Rate Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

INIndiana Elementary School Rankings

INIndiana District Rankings

Schools in Indianapolis, IN

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.