George Washington Carver School 87

425 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
George Washington Carver School 87, located in the Riverside neighborhood of Indianapolis, serves as a cornerstone of its community within the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) district. The school is named in honor of the renowned scientist and inventor George Washington Carver, and it reflects a commitment to providing a foundational education for students in grades Pre-K through 6. The facility acts as a hub for local families, emphasizing the development of academic skills alongside the cultivation of personal character and social responsibility.

As an IPS institution, School 87 focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum designed to prepare children for middle school success. The school environment typically emphasizes community engagement and educational equity, aiming to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their potential. By integrating standard academic instruction with a focus on student well-being, George Washington Carver School 87 strives to be an accessible and empowering learning environment for the children of the Indianapolis area.
425
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for George Washington Carver School 87
Demographic Student Count
White117
Hispanic140
Black144
Asian3
Two or More21
  • Black
    144 (33.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    140 (32.9 %)
  • White
    117 (27.5 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.9 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7 %)
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)226-4287
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 62
Grade 2 52
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 31
Grade 6 34
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for George Washington Carver School 87
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten60
Grade 162
Grade 252
Grade 348
Grade 446
Grade 531
Grade 634
Grade 726
Grade 826
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for George Washington Carver School 87
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22051.8%
Male20548.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)