WENDELL PHILLIPS SCHOOL 63

Wendell Phillips School 63 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 498 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th 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, Wendell Phillips School 63 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Wendell Phillips School 63, located in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a Pre-K through 6th-grade institution operating within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school has a long-standing history in the community and focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills. As part of the district’s efforts to improve student outcomes, the school has worked to implement structured curricula in literacy and mathematics while striving to create a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, often focusing on the holistic development of its students through community engagement and social-emotional learning initiatives. Because it serves a community that has faced historical economic challenges, the school places a strong emphasis on wrap-around services and partnerships to ensure that students have the resources they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in the Haughville area, reflecting a commitment to local families and the goal of preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Wendell Phillips School 63 at (317) 226-4263 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.