Floro Torrence School 83

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Floro Torrence School 83, located at 5050 E 42nd St in Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for students in the northeast area of the city. With a focus on foundational academic skills, the school works to provide a balanced curriculum that prepares students for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, School 83 serves as a vital hub for its local neighborhood. Like many schools in the IPS system, it prioritizes community engagement and strives to provide students with the necessary resources and social-emotional support to succeed. By emphasizing both classroom learning and personal development, Floro Torrence aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can grow, learn, and contribute to their community.

197

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Floro Torrence School 83
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	58
Black	123
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Black
123 (62.4 %)
Hispanic
58 (29.4 %)
White
7 (3.6 %)
Two or More
7 (3.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Indianapolis Public Schools
Phone:	(317)226-4283
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 50

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 15