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

Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

572^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,005 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Rousseau McClellan School 91 is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Indianapolis, Indiana, which is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools district. The school has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate over the past decade, currently holding a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Rousseau McClellan School 91 outperforms the Indianapolis Public Schools district average in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 41.34% of Rousseau McClellan students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 20.83% for the district. In Math, 32.96% of Rousseau McClellan students were proficient, compared to 20.99% for the district. However, the school still lags behind the highest-performing nearby schools, such as the Center for Inquiry School 84 and Center for Inquiry School 70, which consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state.

One area of concern for Rousseau McClellan School 91 is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 35.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the desired target of 10% or less. Additionally, approximately 40% of Rousseau McClellan students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the relatively high per-student spending at the school, which has increased from $15,322 in 2020-2021 to $20,051 in 2023-2024, the school's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is still below the state average in many areas, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive significant improvements in student outcomes.

506

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,051

Per pupil spending ?

35.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5111 Evanston Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205

(317) 226-4291

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

Students who attend Rousseau McClellan School 91 - 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:

43.3%

African American:

28.5%

Hispanic:

19.6%

See top rated Indiana elementary schools

Compare Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 56th percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Indianapolis Public Schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Social Studies scores 12 pts below the Indiana average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg21%

Indiana avg38%

572^nd of 1,005

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 43% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Indiana Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th 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)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	45.1	572 of 1005	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.0	579 of 1011	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	591 of 1016	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.6	487 of 1020	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.7	633 of 1016	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.1	731 of 1031	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.7	596 of 1027	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.8	630 of 1033	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.1	416 of 1046	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.3	456 of 1040	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.1	417 of 1036	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.2	476 of 1035	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.8	476 of 1015	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	46.7	670 of 1025	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.3	387 of 1009	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.5	490 of 1003	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	60.7	425 of 996	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.3	357 of 985	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.9	324 of 961	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	52.8	511 of 959	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	40.8	239 of 326	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2024	76.3	104 of 491	78.8%	★★★★☆
2023	72.5	117 of 489	76.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.3	121 of 490	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	40.2	299 of 483	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.7	224 of 470	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	270 of 473	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.6	110 of 472	76.7%	★★★★☆
2016	83.4	46 of 494	90.7%	★★★★★
2015	68.3	141 of 485	70.9%	★★★★☆
2014	68.5	138 of 470	70.6%	★★★★☆
2013	80.9	44 of 444	90.1%	★★★★★
2012	67.3	140 of 447	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.4	225 of 451	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.5	95 of 428	77.8%	★★★★☆
2009	85.8	29 of 423	93.1%	★★★★★
2008	92.4	10 of 392	97.4%	★★★★★
2007	88.7	14 of 382	96.3%	★★★★★
2006	86.6	15 of 375	96.0%	★★★★★
2005	64.2	128 of 370	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	72.9	44 of 222	80.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science48%

English Language Arts41%

Math33%

Social Studies27%-12 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School and help other families decide.

Rate Rousseau McClellan School 91 - 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

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Rousseau McClellan School 91 - 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 All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th 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
Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5111 Evanston Ave	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(317) 226-4291	506	32	15.8	35.8%	219 (43.3%)	144 (28.5%)	99 (19.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.5%)	45.1	572^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	43.1%		45	579^th of 1011 public elementary schools	42.7%	7	41.8	46.4	35.7		41.3	41.8	30.4	25.0		33.0	48.2		48.2	26.8	$20,051	$3,097	$16,954
ACE Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	5326 Hillside Avenue	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	ACE Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 744-9847	131	12	10.9	84.7%	3 (2.3%)	103 (78.6%)	11 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (10.7%)	26.2	763^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	24.1%		25.1	768^th of 1011 public elementary schools	24.0%	5	23.5	20.0	27.3	16.7	22.2	35.3	13.3	18.2	22.2	22.2	53.3	11.1	30.3	36.4	$14,014	$1,464	$12,550
Eliza Baker School 55 - a Butler Lab Reggio Emilia School	Public	PK, KG-5	1349 E 54th St	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4255	301	21	14.3	31.6%	162 (53.8%)	74 (24.6%)	38 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.0%)	48.1	538^th of 1005 public elementary schools	46.5%		34.2	683^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	32.4%	145	38.5	37.0	40.4		38.7	46.2	37.0	32.7		38.7	39.1		39.1	40.4	$17,498	$3,201	$14,298
Tindley Genesis Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	4020 Meadows Pkwy	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Tindley Genesis Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 545-1745	368	24	15.3	87.2%	1 (0.3%)	311 (84.5%)	40 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	8.4	947^th of 1005 public elementary schools	5.8%		8.5	949^th of 1011 public elementary schools	6.1%	2	22.0	3.3	11.1	16.7	13.1	22.0	5.0	8.3	16.7	13.1	1.7	13.9	6.3	8.3	$10,831	$4,264	$6,568
Merle Sidener Academy 59 - a High Ability School	Public	1-5	2424 Kessler Blvd E Dr	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4259	228	21	10.8	47.8%	71 (31.1%)	89 (39.0%)	43 (18.9%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	91.8				95.6	23^rd of 1011 public elementary schools	97.7%	(n/a)	62.5	62.5	70.0		64.6	70.8	73.2	62.5		69.4	78.6		78.6	62.5	$20,159	$3,286	$16,873
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry	Public	K-5	510 East 46th Street	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4270	351	25	14.3	21.7%	229 (65.2%)	53 (15.1%)	35 (10.0%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.1%)	81.4	167^th of 1005 public elementary schools	83.4%		70.3	296^th of 1011 public elementary schools	70.7%	129	69.4	55.4	50.0		57.9	73.5	60.7	57.4		63.5	55.4		55.4	46.3	$17,855	$3,032	$14,823
Avondale Meadows Academy	Public, Charter	K-4	3980 Meadows Dr	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Avondale Meadows Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 803-3182	332	25	13.2	93.7%	1 (0.3%)	285 (85.8%)	23 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	20 (6.0%)	6.4	968^th of 1005 public elementary schools	3.7%		4.6	1004^th of 1011 public elementary schools	0.7%	36	13.6	15.7			14.6	15.3	9.8			12.7	6.0		6.0		$14,380	$3,593	$10,788
Joseph J. Bingham School 84 Center for Inquiry	Public	K-5	440 E 57th St	Indianapolis	46220	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(317) 226-4284	360	27	13.3	11.9%	263 (73.1%)	31 (8.6%)	21 (5.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	37 (10.3%)	92.1	55^th of 1005 public elementary schools	94.5%		94.3	36^th of 1011 public elementary schools	96.4%	19	69.1	60.4	60.4		63.5	87.3	72.9	64.2		75.0	70.8		70.8	58.5	$18,179	$2,885	$15,295
James Whitcomb Riley School 43	Public	PK, KG-5	150 W 40th St	Indianapolis	46208	Marion County	Indianapolis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4243	240	28	8.7	72.5%	11 (4.6%)	178 (74.2%)	21 (8.8%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.8%)	3.5	1001^st of 1005 public elementary schools	0.4%		4.8	1000^th of 1011 public elementary schools	1.1%	1	0.0	5.3	9.7		5.3	8.0	0.0	6.3		4.2	5.1		5.1	3.1	$20,942	$3,330	$17,611
Louis B Russell Junior School 48	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	3445 N Central	Indianapolis	46205	Marion County	Phalen Leadership Academy at Louis B Russell School 48	Yes	No	No	Yes	(317) 226-4248	274	23	11.9	79.2%	4 (1.5%)	212 (77.4%)	35 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.0%)	11.6	901^st of 1005 public elementary schools	10.3%		12.2	906^th of 1011 public elementary schools	10.4%	5	13.9	3.2	13.6	28.0	14.0	22.2	19.4	22.7	16.0	20.2	6.5	20.0	12.5	0.0	$23,612	$6,251	$17,361

Frequently Asked Questions about Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School

What is the racial makeup of Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School?

Students at Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School are 43% White, 28% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What district is Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School in?

Indianapolis Public Schools

Is Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School a good school?

Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School ranks 572^nd of 1005 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 506 students attended Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School.

What schools do graduates of Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School attend?

Students who attend Rousseau McClellan School 91 - 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

Rate Rousseau McClellan School 91 - 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 Rousseau McClellan School 91 - 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.