ERNIE PYLE SCHOOL 90

Ernie Pyle School 90 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 362 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 24 teachers, Ernie Pyle School 90 has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Ernie Pyle School 90, located in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving students in Pre-K through 6th grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is named in honor of the famed World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle, who began his journalism career in the region. As a community-focused institution, the school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while striving to foster a supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its neighborhood’s families.

In recent years, the school has undergone shifts in its academic and operational structure to align with district-wide improvement goals. It operates as a neighborhood school, meaning it prioritizes accessibility for local residents, and it focuses on building a strong sense of school culture through extracurricular activities and community engagement. Because it serves a historically significant area of Indianapolis, the school serves as a central hub for student development, aiming to provide equitable educational opportunities and prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Ernie Pyle School 90 at (317) 226-4290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.