JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL SCHOOL 51

James Russell Lowell School 51 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Indianapolis Public Schools school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 414 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, James Russell Lowell School 51 has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

James Russell Lowell School 51, located on Roosevelt Avenue in Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving the local community as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is named in honor of the 19th-century American poet and diplomat, James Russell Lowell. It serves as a foundational educational site for students in the neighborhood, focusing on providing essential academic instruction, fostering literacy and numeracy skills, and supporting the holistic development of children during their early formative years.

Like many schools within the IPS system, School 51 operates with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various support programs. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing a collaborative environment where educators, families, and neighborhood stakeholders work together to improve student outcomes. With its commitment to providing equitable access to education, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere.

For more information, contact James Russell Lowell School 51 at (317) 226-4251 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.