MEREDITH NICHOLSON SCHOOL 96
Meredith Nicholson School 96 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 357 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 23 teachers, Meredith Nicholson School 96 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.
Meredith Nicholson School 96 is a public elementary school located in the Riverside neighborhood of Indianapolis, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education with an emphasis on fostering a supportive community for its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to student growth and academic development, often utilizing various district-led initiatives to improve literacy and math outcomes while encouraging social-emotional learning.
Beyond its core academic offerings, School 96 serves as an important hub for the local community, emphasizing partnerships with families and neighborhood organizations to enhance the student experience. The school aims to create an inclusive environment where students from varying backgrounds can succeed, offering resources to help bridge educational gaps. By prioritizing both individualized instruction and a collaborative school culture, Meredith Nicholson School 96 strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Meredith Nicholson School 96 at (317) 226-4296 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indianapolis, IN 46224-1226
(317) 226-4296
MEREDITH NICHOLSON SCHOOL 96 is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 357 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Indianapolis Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 357
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 357 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MEREDITH NICHOLSON SCHOOL 96 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 77% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 76.8%
- Black or African American
- 17.9%
- White
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.