MARY EVELYN CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Lawrence Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 701 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th 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 35 teachers, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 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.

Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary School, located in the Castleton area of Indianapolis, serves as a public primary education institution within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school offers a variety of programs tailored to meet the needs of its student population, ensuring that learners from various backgrounds receive the support necessary to succeed in their foundational years.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary places a strong focus on community engagement and building a collaborative culture between staff, students, and families. The school environment is designed to be supportive and proactive, utilizing evidence-based instructional strategies to prepare students for middle school transitions. By focusing on both rigorous standards and the holistic well-being of its students, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching space for children in the 46256 area to develop their potential.

For more information, contact Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch at (317) 964-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8502 E 82nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46256-1520
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MARY EVELYN CASTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Indianapolis, IN with about 701 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
701
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 701 students

White
34.4%
Black or African American
29.7%
Hispanic/Latino
25.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.