RHOADES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rhoades Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MSD Wayne Township school district, located in Indianapolis, IN with about 796 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 46 teachers, Rhoades Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Rhoades Elementary School, located on South Auburn Street in Indianapolis, is part of the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement. As a neighborhood school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, working to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students through various classroom initiatives and school-wide programs.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Teachers and staff at Rhoades prioritize data-driven instruction and collaborative learning, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to reach grade-level milestones. By fostering strong partnerships with families and maintaining a structured, welcoming campus culture, Rhoades Elementary strives to cultivate a safe and productive space for children to grow both as scholars and as citizens.

For more information, contact Rhoades Elementary School at (317) 988-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.