William Penn Middle School - a STEM School

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.
367
Total Students
36.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
65.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Demographic Student Count
White94
Hispanic156
Black85
Two or More31
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    156 (42.5%)
  • White
    94 (25.6%)
  • Black
    85 (23.2%)
  • Two or More
    31 (8.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 234
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Grade 6 130
Grade 7 138
Grade 8 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6130
Grade 7138
Grade 899
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William Penn Middle School - a STEM School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17848.5%
Male18951.5%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)