James Whitcomb Riley School 43

275 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

James Whitcomb Riley School 43, located in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. Historically known for its commitment to community-based learning, the school offers a diverse academic environment that focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and social development. It is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience for students in the surrounding urban area, emphasizing the importance of school-family partnerships to support student achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, School 43 is recognized for its efforts to foster a supportive and inclusive culture that addresses the unique needs of its student body. The school places a high value on character development and extracurricular engagement, striving to prepare students for successful transitions to middle school and beyond. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with local community resources, James Whitcomb Riley School 43 aims to provide a stable, learning-focused environment that helps students reach their academic potential while navigating the challenges of an evolving educational landscape.

275

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Whitcomb Riley School 43
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	21
Black	217
Asian	4
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
217 (78.9 %)
Two or More
22 (8.0 %)
Hispanic
21 (7.6 %)
White
10 (3.6 %)
Asian
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Indianapolis Public Schools
Phone:	(317)226-4243
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 19

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 22

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 30