PHALEN AT FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 103
Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 461 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, Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 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.
Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) at Francis Scott Key 103 is a tuition-free public charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school operates under the Phalen Leadership Academies network, which is known for a model that emphasizes high academic expectations, rigorous instruction, and a strong focus on school culture. The school is committed to closing the achievement gap by providing personalized learning experiences tailored to the specific needs of its diverse student body.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a significant emphasis on "whole-child" development, incorporating social-emotional learning and extracurricular opportunities to support student growth. Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 strives to foster a supportive community where teachers, families, and partners work collaboratively to ensure students are prepared for high school and beyond. By combining traditional education with intentional character development, the school aims to empower its scholars to become successful leaders in their communities.
For more information, contact Phalen at Francis Scott Key 103 at (317) 226-4103 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46236-1619
(317) 226-4103
PHALEN AT FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 103 is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 461 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 461
- Teachers:
- 31.57
- 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 461 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PHALEN AT FRANCIS SCOTT KEY 103 is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 75.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- White
- 3.0%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.