Raymond F Brandes School 65

150 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Raymond F. Brandes School 65 is a public elementary school located in the Homecroft area on the south side of Indianapolis, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. It is known for its focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood setting, often serving as a central hub for local families. Beyond core academics, Brandes School 65 typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the diverse social and emotional needs of its student body. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school strives to provide a consistent educational experience for the children of the Indianapolis Southside community.

150

Total Students

13.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond F Brandes School 65
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	37
Black	28
Asian	19
Two or More	17

White
49 (32.7 %)
Hispanic
37 (24.7 %)
Black
28 (18.7 %)
Asian
19 (12.7 %)
Two or More
17 (11.3 %)

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)226-4265
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	150
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 13

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 18