BROOKSIDE SCHOOL 54

Brookside School 54 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 562 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Brookside School 54 has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brookside School 54, located on East 10th Street in Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving the Near Eastside community as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is deeply rooted in its local neighborhood, functioning as a hub for academic instruction, social support, and community engagement. As an IPS facility, the school adheres to the district’s broader mission of providing equitable educational opportunities, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and holistic student development to prepare children for their middle school years.

The environment at Brookside School 54 is defined by its commitment to serving a diverse urban student population. The school frequently emphasizes the importance of a welcoming, inclusive culture that addresses the unique needs of its students, including access to essential school-based resources and extracurricular programs. By maintaining a focus on both rigorous academic standards and the social-emotional well-being of its learners, Brookside School 54 strives to foster a supportive learning space where students can build the skills necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact Brookside School 54 at (317) 226-4254 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.