William Penn School 49

509 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
William Penn School 49, located in the Haughville neighborhood of Indianapolis, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is deeply rooted in its community, emphasizing a supportive educational environment that focuses on foundational academic skills in literacy and mathematics. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it serves as a central hub for families in the area, aiming to provide equitable access to quality instruction for a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, William Penn School 49 places an emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school leverages its partnership with the broader IPS district to provide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and support services designed to foster student growth. By maintaining a commitment to character development and academic achievement, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, playing a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the Indianapolis community.
509
Total Students
38.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Penn School 49
Demographic Student Count
White137
Hispanic256
Black74
Two or More37
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    256 (50.3 %)
  • White
    137 (26.9 %)
  • Black
    74 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (7.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0 %)
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)226-4249
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 25
Kindergarten 36
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 55
Grade 5 76
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Penn School 49
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten25
Kindergarten36
Grade 143
Grade 254
Grade 356
Grade 455
Grade 576
Grade 647
Grade 769
Grade 848
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Penn School 49
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21442%
Male29558%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)