Skiles Test Elementary School

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Skiles Test Elementary School, located in the Allisonville area of Indianapolis, is a public school within the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. It is widely recognized for its specialized "Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics" (STEM) focus, which is integrated into the daily curriculum to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning among its K-6 student body. The school aims to create a forward-thinking academic environment that prepares students for the technological demands of the future while maintaining a supportive community atmosphere.

Beyond its core academic mission, Skiles Test is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that prioritizes student engagement and holistic development. The school frequently emphasizes the "Skiles Test Way," a set of values centered on respect, responsibility, and excellence. With a commitment to small-group instruction and differentiated learning, the faculty works to meet the individual needs of each student, ensuring that both high achievers and those requiring extra support have the resources necessary to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

535

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Skiles Test Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	177
Black	240
Asian	1
Two or More	42

Black
240 (44.9 %)
Hispanic
177 (33.1 %)
White
75 (14.0 %)
Two or More
42 (7.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	MSD Lawrence Township
Phone:	(317)964-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 30

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 64