Theodore Potter School 74

254 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Theodore Potter School 74, located in the Near Eastside neighborhood of Indianapolis, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing foundational education to a diverse student body, focusing on core academic subjects while striving to create a supportive environment for families in the 46201 area. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into middle school.

Like many schools in the IPS system, Theodore Potter School 74 works to integrate modern educational practices with a focus on student well-being and community engagement. The school’s location on East 10th Street places it at the heart of an evolving urban neighborhood, and it often acts as a focal point for local resources and outreach. By prioritizing classroom instruction alongside an inclusive school culture, the staff and administration aim to foster a stable learning environment that addresses the unique socioeconomic needs of the students they serve.

254

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Theodore Potter School 74
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	178
Black	23
Two or More	15

Hispanic
178 (70.1 %)
White
38 (15.0 %)
Black
23 (9.1 %)
Two or More
15 (5.9 %)

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)226-4274
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	254
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
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

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 30