James A Garfield School 31

253 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

James A. Garfield School 31, located on Lincoln Street in Indianapolis, is a historic educational institution serving the local community as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing foundational education in a classic neighborhood setting, emphasizing core academic development while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for future success in middle and high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, while the staff prioritizes building strong relationships with families to ensure a collaborative approach to student achievement and engagement within the Indianapolis urban landscape.

253

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A Garfield School 31
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	63
Black	65
Two or More	20

White
105 (41.5 %)
Black
65 (25.7 %)
Hispanic
63 (24.9 %)
Two or More
20 (7.9 %)

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)226-4231
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 32