Francis W Parker School 56

Public PK, KG-8

 2353 Columbia Ave
       Indianapolis, IN  46205


(317) 226-4256

District: Indianapolis Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
937th of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,905 Help


Students who attend Francis W Parker School 56 usually attend:

Middle:    Arlington Community Middle School
High:    Arsenal Technical High School
    Crispus Attucks High School
    George Washington High School
    Purdue Polytechnic High School Ind
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.0%
Hispanic:
11.7%
White:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Francis W Parker School 56 ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 26th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Francis W Parker School 56 ranks worse than 89% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73%), Hispanic (11.7%), White (9.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis W Parker School 56 is 12.4, which is the 9th best among 39 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis W Parker School 56 is $18,905, which is the 6th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Indianapolis Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis W Parker School 56 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Francis W Parker School 56 435th of 489 Indiana public middle schools. (See Francis W Parker School 56 in the ranking list.)

Indianapolis Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Indianapolis Public Schools 276th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Francis W Parker School 56

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.71 150th 326 54.0%
2005 55.35 485th 959 49.4%
2006 67.13 301st 961 68.7%
2007 66.10 338th 985 65.7%
2008 82.01 110th 996 89.0%
2009 66.12 350th 1003 65.1%
2010 47.50 632nd 1009 37.4%
2011 30.35 817th 1025 20.3%
2012 44.22 683rd 1015 32.7%
2013 59.27 489th 1035 52.8%
2014 68.52 335th 1036 67.7%
2015 19.45 909th 1040 12.6%
2016 15.45 927th 1046 11.4%
2017 5.19 985th 1033 4.6%
2018 9.21 948th 1027 7.7%
2019 4.37 995th 1031 3.5%
2021 6.35 973rd 1016 4.2%
2022 7.80 955th 1020 6.4%
2023 8.25 942nd 1016 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Francis W Parker School 56

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 46.83 239th 370 35.4%
2007 51.91 220th 382 42.4%
2008 71.10 90th 392 77.0%
2009 45.05 285th 423 32.6%
2010 40.72 306th 428 28.5%
2011 45.20 301st 451 33.3%
2012 56.88 212th 447 52.6%
2013 72.69 99th 444 77.7%
2014 62.99 184th 470 60.9%
2015 19.29 411th 485 15.3%
2016 21.97 414th 494 16.2%
2017 16.38 405th 472 14.2%
2018 8.12 443rd 473 6.3%
2019 3.99 457th 470 2.8%
2021 7.35 455th 483 5.8%
2022 6.67 475th 490 3.1%
2023 11.90 436th 489 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Francis W Parker School 56

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 304 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1989 137 254 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 182 264 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1991 199 266 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1992 162 272 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 195 284 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 484
1994 141 320 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 148 283 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1996 148 283 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1997 140 315 1 4 3 n/a n/a 3 466
1998 97 374 1 4 0 n/a n/a 1 477
1999 79 388 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 66 382 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2001 52 257 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2002 52 286 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2003 52 286 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2004 55 282 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 60 298 0 17 1 n/a n/a 0 376
2006 44 273 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 33 265 0 29 0 n/a n/a 17 344
2008 30 239 0 34 1 n/a n/a 18 322
2009 27 202 0 30 1 n/a n/a 18 278
2010 36 223 0 31 1 n/a n/a 24 315
2011 34 208 0 37 0 1 10 0 290
2012 35 198 0 33 0 0 16 0 282
2013 30 206 2 33 0 0 9 0 280
2014 41 236 0 43 0 0 14 0 334
2015 38 229 0 35 0 0 14 0 316
2016 38 218 1 36 0 0 15 0 308
2017 35 206 5 34 0 0 12 0 292
2018 51 229 0 37 0 0 18 0 335
2019 46 260 0 40 1 0 16 0 363
2020 51 244 1 36 0 0 16 0 348
2021 50 239 0 38 0 1 18 0 346
2022 40 214 0 33 0 1 19 0 307
2023 26 200 0 32 0 0 16 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Francis W Parker School 56

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 28.7 15.7 60.5
1989 397 25.9 15.3 56.4
1990 455 25.9 17.5 42
1991 471 27.2 17.3 45.4
1992 438 29.7 14.7 58.9
1993 484 29.1 16.6 57.4
1994 466 30.5 15.3 59
1995 439 27.2 16.1 66.3
1996 439 27.2 16.1 66.3
1997 466 29.3 15.9 70.8
1998 477 33.9 14.1 77.7
1999 476 34.1 14.0 84
2000 461 36.6 12.6 79.8
2001 322 28.1 11.5 82.3
2002 350 29.0 12.1 83.1
2003 350 29.0 12.1 83.1
2004 353 26.1 13.5 84.1
2005 376 28.4 13.2 86.7
2006 342 28.2 12.1 88
2007 344 n/a n/a 93
2008 322 30.3 10.6 87.5
2009 278 27.2 10.2 87.7
2010 315 26.5 11.8 89
2011 290 25.4 11.3 82.4
2012 282 28.0 10.0 89.7
2013 280 25.0 11.2 87.9
2014 334 28.5 11.7 83.8
2015 316 26.0 12.1 81
2016 308 24.0 12.8 67.5
2017 292 27.0 10.8 71.2
2018 335 27.6 12.1 74.9
2019 363 32.4 11.1 65.8
2020 348 38.0 9.1 67
2021 346 41.0 8.4 74.3
2022 307 28.5 10.7 73
2023 274 22.0 12.4 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Francis W Parker School 56

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 28.7 15.7 60.5
1989 397 25.9 15.3 56.4
1990 455 25.9 17.5 42
1991 471 27.2 17.3 45.4
1992 438 29.7 14.7 58.9
1993 484 29.1 16.6 57.4
1994 466 30.5 15.3 59
1995 439 27.2 16.1 66.3
1996 439 27.2 16.1 66.3
1997 466 29.3 15.9 70.8
1998 477 33.9 14.1 77.7
1999 476 34.1 14.0 84
2000 461 36.6 12.6 79.8
2001 322 28.1 11.5 82.3
2002 350 29.0 12.1 83.1
2003 350 29.0 12.1 83.1
2004 353 26.1 13.5 84.1
2005 376 28.4 13.2 86.7
2006 342 28.2 12.1 88
2007 344 n/a n/a 93
2008 322 30.3 10.6 87.5
2009 278 27.2 10.2 87.7
2010 315 26.5 11.8 89
2011 290 25.4 11.3 82.4
2012 282 28.0 10.0 89.7
2013 280 25.0 11.2 87.9
2014 334 28.5 11.7 83.8
2015 316 26.0 12.1 81
2016 308 24.0 12.8 67.5
2017 292 27.0 10.8 71.2
2018 335 27.6 12.1 74.9
2019 363 32.4 11.1 65.8
2020 348 38.0 9.1 67
2021 346 41.0 8.4 74.3
2022 307 28.5 10.7 73
2023 274 22.0 12.4 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis W Parker School 56

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,381 (9.6%) $12,938 (90.4%) $14,319
2020 $1,217 (7.7%) $14,563 (92.3%) $15,780
2021 $1,827 (9.9%) $16,639 (90.1%) $18,466
2022 $2,300 (12.2%) $16,605 (87.8%) $18,904

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis W Parker School 56

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 995th of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 942nd of 1016 Elementary schools
 3.8%
Ranks 457th of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 436th of 489 Middle schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis W Parker School 56)22.214.3
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.421.5
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Francis W Parker School 56)11.123.8
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)28.730.6
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis W Parker School 56)9.53.5
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)19.919.9
 0%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Francis W Parker School 56)14.313.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)2525
 0%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Francis W Parker School 56)14.30
 14.3%
   4th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.116.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis W Parker School 56)14.84.2
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2219.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Francis W Parker School 56)11.14.2
 6.9%
   5th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)20.120.1
 0%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Francis W Parker School 56)11.18.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.915.2
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Francis W Parker School 56)12.516.7
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)2223
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Francis W Parker School 56)6.311.1
 4.8%
   6th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)18.818.7
 0.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Francis W Parker School 56)9.716.7
 7%
   6th Grade Science (Indianapolis Public Schools)1817.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Francis W Parker School 56)9.88.7
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)23.921.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Francis W Parker School 56)12.20
 12.2%
   7th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)16.115.5
 0.6%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Francis W Parker School 56)2419.1
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indianapolis Public Schools)27.428.6
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Francis W Parker School 56)09.5
 9.5%
   8th Grade Math (Indianapolis Public Schools)1514.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students363274
 24.5%
African American260200
 23.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4032
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White4626
 43.5%
Two or More Races1616
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%75.9%
 10.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Francis W Parker School 56.

Francis W Parker School 56 ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Indiana elementary schools.

Students at Francis W Parker School 56 are 73% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% White, 6% Two or more races.


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