FLORO TORRENCE SCHOOL 83
Floro Torrence School 83 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 263 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 18 teachers, Floro Torrence School 83 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Floro Torrence School 83, located at 5050 E 42nd St in Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in the northeast area of the city. With a focus on foundational academic skills, the school works to provide a balanced curriculum that prepares students for their transition into middle school.
Beyond its academic offerings, School 83 serves as a vital hub for its local neighborhood. Like many schools in the IPS system, it prioritizes community engagement and strives to provide students with the necessary resources and social-emotional support to succeed. By emphasizing both classroom learning and personal development, Floro Torrence aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can grow, learn, and contribute to their community.
For more information, contact Floro Torrence School 83 at (317) 226-4283 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46226-4602
(317) 226-4283
FLORO TORRENCE SCHOOL 83 is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 263 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 263
- Teachers:
- 18.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 263 students
- Black or African American
- 63.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.0%
- White
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.