CHRISTIAN PARK SCHOOL 82

Christian Park School 82 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 412 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Christian Park School 82 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Christian Park School 82 is a public elementary school located in the Christian Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school functions as a community hub that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, offering a range of educational programs and extracurricular activities intended to foster both classroom success and character building.

Beyond its core academics, the school is deeply integrated into the local community, often leveraging its location near the neighborhood’s namesake park to facilitate engagement and outreach. Like many schools in the IPS system, School 82 focuses on providing a structured, supportive learning environment aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. The school staff and administration prioritize creating a welcoming atmosphere for families, working to ensure that students have access to the resources necessary to thrive in an urban educational setting.

For more information, contact Christian Park School 82 at (317) 226-4282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.