Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 57 · STATE 531
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDIANAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 180477000831
Francis W Parker School 56
2353 Columbia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205 · (317)226-4256 · Marion County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL
·
allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 1.8:1 · STATE 24.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 58% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
5-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23Enrollment
274
-61 (-18%) vs 2017
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 471
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.1:1
% White
9%
was 15%
% Hispanic
12%
was 11%
% Black
73%
was 68%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 274 | 22 | 12.4:1 | 76% (208) |
| 2020-21 | 346 | 41 | 8.4:1 | 74% (257) |
| 2017-18 | 335 | 27.6 | 12.1:1 | 75% (251) |
| 2015-16 | 308 | 24 | 12.8:1 | 68% (208) |
| 2010-11 | 290 | 25 | 11.6:1 | 82% (239) |
| 2000-01 | 322 | 28 | 11.5:1 | 82% (265) |
| 1990-91 | 471 | 27 | 17.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Francis W Parker School 56.
About Francis W Parker School 56
Francis W Parker School 56 is the name of a public school in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Besides Francis W Parker School 56, Indianapolis Public Schools runs 48 other schools. The district enrolls 21,055 students.
The school's ratio is 12.4 students per teacher. This ratio sits 12.1 below the 24.5:1 average for combined schools in Indiana.
In the county around the school, Marion County, the median household income is $66,346, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. There are 274 public schools in Marion County, enrolling about 161,456 students in all.
The closest other public school is KIPP Indy Legacy High, about 0.4 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
In the federal locale system, Francis W Parker School 56 is coded City: Large, for schools inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment has fallen by 61 students since 2017-18, to 274. White students made up 15% of enrollment in 2017-18 and 9% in 2022-23.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Francis W Parker School 56. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
975,809
Census ACS
Median income
$66,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
274
161,456 students
Quick facts
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Frequently asked questions
About Francis W Parker School 56Is Francis W Parker School 56 an elementary, middle, or high school?
Francis W Parker School 56 is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
How many teachers does Francis W Parker School 56 have?
Teacher count for Francis W Parker School 56 is not reported; the student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4:1.
What district is Francis W Parker School 56 in?
Francis W Parker School 56 is part of Indianapolis Public Schools.
Where is Francis W Parker School 56 located?
Francis W Parker School 56 is located at 2353 Columbia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.