WILLIAM PENN SCHOOL 49

William Penn School 49 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 658 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, William Penn School 49 has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

William Penn School 49, located in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is deeply rooted in its community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to provide equitable access to quality instruction for a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, William Penn School 49 places an emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school leverages its partnership with the broader IPS district to provide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and support services designed to foster student growth. By maintaining a commitment to character development and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the Indianapolis community.

For more information, contact William Penn School 49 at (317) 226-4249 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.