George S Buck School 94

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

George S. Buck School 94 is a public elementary school located on the east side of Indianapolis, serving students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade as part of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education in a neighborhood-based setting. Its curriculum typically emphasizes core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to support the social-emotional development of its diverse student body.

The school environment at George S. Buck is focused on fostering community engagement and academic growth. By utilizing various instructional resources and student support services, the staff aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school and beyond. As an IPS institution, it often participates in district-wide initiatives designed to improve student outcomes, bridge educational gaps, and provide a safe, structured learning environment for families living in the 46219 zip code area.

245

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George S Buck School 94
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	72
Black	148
Two or More	10

Black
148 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
72 (29.4 %)
White
15 (6.1 %)
Two or More
10 (4.1 %)

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)226-4294
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 34