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Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

973^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,015 Indiana Elementary Schools

Better than 4% of Indiana elementary schools

Summary

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School is a public elementary school at 1410 Wade St in Indianapolis, IN, serving grades PK through 6 with 328 students as part of Indianapolis Public Schools. About 64.63% of students qualified for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-2025, and per-student spending was $19,834 in 2023-2024 — among the highest in its peer group. Class sizes are comparatively small, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

Academically, the school posts some of the lowest results among its neighbors. On 2025-2026 ILEARN tests, 8.18% of students were proficient in English language arts, 15.6% in math, and 20.59% in science, while 5th grade social studies proficiency was 0%. The school ranked 973rd of 1,015 Indiana schools (4th percentile) and earned 0 stars; its district ranks 316th of 374 districts statewide. Performance has also declined: ELA proficiency fell from 19.48% in 2023-2024 to 8.18% in 2025-2026. Chronic absenteeism reached 33.7% in 2024-2025, up from 22.5% the year before and roughly double the state average.

The most striking comparison is with William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School, 1.62 miles away in the same district. It serves a similar population (70.21% free/reduced lunch) yet reaches 43.23% proficiency in ELA and 50.97% in math, with 19.3% chronic absenteeism — all while spending $2,112 less per student. Victory College Prep Elementary School also outperforms it (26.04% ELA, 50.79% math) on $13,749 per student. Science, at 20.59%, is a relative bright spot next to Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14 (5.26%), James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School (8.33%), and Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School (7.14%), though it slipped to 6.9% in 2024-2025.

328

Students ?

9.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,881

Per pupil spending ?

64.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

100%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

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%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2016 → 4th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Indiana average (12% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (36% vs 15% Indiana)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school12%

District avg21%

Indiana avg47%

973^rd of 1,015

Indiana public elementary schools ?

Bottom 4%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 36Elementary Schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools

316^th of 374Indianapolis 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2026	6.7	973 of 1015	4.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
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 (2025-2026) ?

Science21%

Math16%

English Language Arts8%

Social Studies0%-47 vs state

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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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2026)							ILEARN Math (2026)							ILEARN Science (2026)			ILEARN Social Studies (2026)	Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	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-6	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%)	6.7	973^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	4.1%		9.4	926^th of 1005 public elementary schools	7.9%	47	7.4	11.8	4.6				8.2	18.9	17.7	4.6				15.6	20.6		20.6	0.0	100%		$20,881	$1,928	$18,952
Fredrick Douglas School 19 - an Exploratory School	Public	PK, KG-8	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%)	5.1	997^th of 1015 public elementary schools	1.8%		5.7	983^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	2.2%	14	7.0	10.7	12.2				9.8	14.0	14.3	0.0				8.9	7.1		7.1	9.8	100%		$24,276	$2,200	$22,076
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%)	15.5	865^th of 1015 public elementary schools	14.8%		16.5	847^th of 1005 public elementary schools	15.7%	18	12.1	8.9	19.6	20.0	11.1	29.8	17.0	22.4	26.8	28.3	23.1	24.1	26.3	25.0	17.9	15.4	16.5	26.7			$14,156	$2,118	$12,037
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%)	21.3	814^th of 1015 public elementary schools	19.8%		22.3	796^th of 1005 public elementary schools	20.8%	18	22.6	23.8	17.0	14.0	13.0	31.5	20.1	47.2	69.1	13.2	19.3	20.4	20.4	30.0	16.7	8.8	12.1	5.8	91.7%		$14,493	$2,418	$12,075
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%)	14.5	875^th of 1015 public elementary schools	13.8%		15.5	855^th of 1005 public elementary schools	14.9%	20	15.3	27.7	16.4	19.7	18.0	30.6	21.4	32.2	29.8	12.7	8.7	16.4	6.9	16.8	19.2	12.7	15.3	21.8	90.4%		$13,519	$978	$12,541
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%)	11.8	908^th of 1015 public elementary schools	10.5%		7	963^rd of 1005 public elementary schools	4.2%	55	7.9	12.9	8.3	3.9	14.8	43.8	13.0	26.3	32.3	4.2	11.5	11.1	6.3	17.3	32.3	15.4	24.6	12.5			$16,663	$1,896	$14,768
James A. Garfield School 31 - a STEM School	Public	PK, KG-8	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%)	11.9	904^th of 1015 public elementary schools	10.9%		36.3	666^th of 1005 public elementary schools	33.7%	238	33.3	4.2	13.8				16.2	28.6	12.5	6.9				14.9	8.3		8.3	24.1	93.8%		$32,883	$1,845	$31,038
William McKinley School 39 - an Exploratory School	Public	PK, KG-6	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%)	54.7	461^st of 1015 public elementary schools	54.6%		34.6	679^th of 1005 public elementary schools	32.4%	218	42.4	42.6	44.9				43.2	49.2	51.1	53.1				51.0	31.9		31.9	40.8	94.7%		$19,699	$1,799	$17,901
Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14	Public	PK, KG-8	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%)	6.9	971^st of 1015 public elementary schools	4.3%		6.3	972^nd of 1005 public elementary schools	3.3%	1	19.5	7.9	6.7				11.9	20.0	18.4	6.7				15.7	5.3		5.3	6.7	70%		$24,107	$2,170	$21,937
Central Intermediate School	Public	2-3	1000 Main St	Beech Grove	46107	Marion County	Beech Grove City Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(317) 784-4565	389	28	13.8	49.6%	237 (60.9%)	58 (14.9%)	54 (13.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.8%)	26.9	753^rd of 1015 public elementary schools	25.8%		23	790^th of 1005 public elementary schools	21.4%	37			22.5	22.1			22.2			27.3	24.6			25.9		26.7	26.5	33.2			$11,237	$961	$10,276

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

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.

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

Indianapolis Public Schools

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.

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

Eleanor Skillen School 34 - a Montessori School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Indiana elementary schools.

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