Rosa Parks Elementary School

7525 Wellingshire Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46217

670 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rosa Parks Elementary School, located in the Perry Township area of Indianapolis, serves a diverse student population as part of the Metropolitan School District of Perry Township. The school is named in honor of the iconic civil rights leader and is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As a staple of the 46217 community, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school is known for its dedication to meeting the varied needs of its students, offering a range of instructional programs designed to support diverse learners, including those in the English Language Learner (ELL) community, which is a significant component of the district’s demographic. Rosa Parks Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and the local community to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere. By promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance, the school aims to cultivate not just successful students, but compassionate and engaged citizens.

670

Total Students

47.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rosa Parks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	49
Black	37
Asian	256
Two or More	46

White
282 (42.1 %)
Asian
256 (38.2 %)
Hispanic
49 (7.3 %)
Two or More
46 (6.9 %)
Black
37 (5.5 %)

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:	Perry Township Schools
Phone:	(317)789-2900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	670
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 1

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 135

Grade 3 128

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 133